Episode 2: Installers & Net Zero – adapting your business for renewables

This episode takes a look at how two installation companies have adapted their businesses in the ever-changing landscape of the heating industry. Matthew Beales, Regional Sales Manager at Grant UK, is joined by two G1 Installers – Tom Smith and Arwel Sharp – to discuss how they have developed and grown their companies by transitioning them into the renewables sector and embracing the opportunities presented by sustainable heating systems. 

What’s discussed: 

• Routes of getting into the heating sector and renewables training
• Hurdles and opportunities with heat pumps and renewable installations
• Advice for upcoming heating engineers 

Useful resources:
To start your heat pump and renewables training, please visit www.grantuk.com/professional/training. If you are ready to take the next step and join the G1 Installer Scheme, please head to www.grantuk.com/professional/g1-scheme.

Tom Smith Plumbing and Heating is based in Cornwall, specialising in renewable products as well as oil and gas boilers with Tom having a decade’s worth of experience installing renewable heating systems.

Based in Carmarthenshire, Sharp Plumbing and Heating was established in 2010 starting in gas and oil boilers before adding renewables and today, Arwel is MCS registered for heat pumps, solar thermal and biomass systems.

This episode was recorded on 27th January 2022.