Agenda All new for 2024: seminars, workshops and discussions
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
10:45
Keynote: Introduction to the Heat Training Grant
10:45 - 11:05
- An introduction to the Heat Training Grant, delivery and success so far.
11:15
An Update from Gas Safe Register
11:15 - 11:35
- From field services to inspection: looking at what's offered to Gas Safe-registered businesses.
11:45
What Will the New MCS Scheme Mean for Installers
11:45 - 12:10
- MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) announced plans to redevelop the Scheme which will be transformational for the small-scale renewables sector.
- Hear from MCS CEO, Ian Rippin, on the timelines for transition, what the changes mean for installation companies, and how they can get ready to embrace the changes which will focus on delivered quality of installations and embedding consumer protections.
Speakers
12:20
Panel: Navigating the Energy Transition
12:20 - 13:00
- The policies, legislation, products and markets developments that sole traders and SMEs must grapple with as the energy transition takes place.
Speakers
Moderator
14:00
Key Takeaways from the Electrification of Heat Demo Project
14:00 - 14:20
- Summarise the output of the Electrification of Heat trial, which was developed to understand the technical and practical feasibility of a large-scale rollout of heat pumps into existing British homes.
- Talk about developing, testing and evaluating products and services that increase the appeal of heat pumps and identify optimal solutions for a wide range of homes.
- Discuss learnings from the project to help improve awareness across the renewable heating supply chain, raise acceptance and support wider deployment of heat pumps in Great Britain whilst ensuring a just transition.
14:30
Panel: How Wellbeing Can Bolster Business
14:30 - 15:10
- Discussing how mental and physical wellbeing go hand-in-hand with building business success.
- Taking care of you, the business owner, is the fastest way to increase profitability.
- Booked, busy and broke! How better time management can give you more time, money and a more peace at home.
Speakers
11:00
Wavin: New Hep20 Keyless Range
11:00 - 11:20
- Key-free: Twist and push for easy demounting
- Optimised flow rate
- Smaller, streamlined design
- 50-year guarantee
- In4Sure technology for a secure joint every time
Thursday, October 10, 2024
10:30
"Built to Last": Business Development Workshop
10:30 - 11:20
Business Development for a changing industry, including:
- An overview of why business development matters;
- The key risks of expanding too quickly; and
- A model for effective data capture and decision making.
11:30
Panel: Tackling Tool Theft
11:30 - 12:10
- Discussing prevention strategies, law enforcement collaboration, technology advancements, insurance options, and community involvement to combat tool theft effectively.
12:15
How to Report Suspicions of Energy Theft on Stay Energy Safe
12:15 - 12:35
- What is Energy theft and Stay Energy Safe and the latest statistics.
- Energy theft cases and real-life stories.
- How to spot meter tampering.
- Why to report energy theft and how to do it anonymously, free and quickly.
12:40
Panel: The Future of Heat
12:40 - 13:20
Discussing the knowledge and skills installers need to equip themselves with to succeed in the energy transition, covering
- Foundations (money and time );
- Marketing (web, digital, and SEO); and
- Systems & teams (automations, networks, and staff).
14:00
An Update from Gas Safe Register
14:00 - 14:20
- From field services to inspection: looking at what's offered to Gas Safe-registered businesses.
11:00
Wavin: New Hep20 Keyless Range
11:00 - 11:20
- Key-free: Twist and push for easy demounting
- Optimised flow rate
- Smaller, streamlined design
- 50-year guarantee
- In4Sure technology for a secure joint every time