#NetZeroFESTIVAL 2021

10am

Win a GoPro with CORGI at NetZeroFESTIVAL

CORGI is offering installers the chance to win a GoPro Hero 9 Black at NetZeroFESTIVAL, launching on Monday 22 February at 10am. We will be sharing details of how to win on Monday, so keep an eye on our email and social channels.

11am

Webinar: Government proposals for powering our net zero future in the UK

John Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC), will be considering the outline strategy presented by Government in its Energy White Paper – Powering Our Net Zero Future in relation to heating in our homes.

1pm

We take a closer look at the Ariston Velis Evo Wi-Fi at NetZeroFESTIVAL

In an exclusive video for NetZeroFESTIVAL, heating engineer Grant Gundelfinger looks at the features and benefits of Ariston’s revolutionary Velis Evo Wi-Fi electric storage water heater. Join us at 1pm on Monday 22 February, where we will premiere this out of the box installer product review on Installer‘s YouTube channel for NetZeroFESTIVAL.

11am

Hydrogen fuel cell mCHP boilers. How does the technology deliver heat, power and carbon reduction?

Where do fuel cell micro CHP boilers fit into the equation of decarbonisation, given that they operate on a natural gas supply which they convert to hydrogen at point of use? Christian Engelke – Viessmann Technical Director –  talks to heating engineers looking to broaden their knowledge of Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology.

1pm

Roundtable: A multi-strand pathway to achieve the net zero challenge

An unprecedented global transition is underway – the world is moving away from fossil fuels towards a low carbon future.  

The UK was the first major economy in the world to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming, setting a Net Zero target for all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Tune in on Tuesday 23rd February for a live panel discussion hosted by Installer and Sponsored by Baxi.

10am

Win one of three Bristan bar showers at NetZeroFESTIVAL

As part of Installer’s #NetZeroFESTIVAL, tap and shower supplier Bristan is giving away three of its best-selling bar showers – the Frenzy, Zing and Carre. More details on how to enter will be revealed at 10am on Wednesday 24 February 2021.

1pm

Webinar: Ensuring we have the necessary skills and training to meet the government's low carbon heating challenge

Graeme Dryden, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) will be joined by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and the Ground Source Heat Pump Association to discuss the skills development across low carbon heating.

This session will look at:

• Signposting training options available to installers, within low carbon heating
• Explore future education and skills needs for existing installers
• Look at and discuss options for new entrants starting their career in low carbon heating

11am

How to join the energy revolution with NIBE Pro

This webinar will provide you with an overview of what NIBE Pro is, how you can join the energy revolution sweeping the UK and what are the rewards and benefits for joining NIBE Pro.

By providing a streamlined, personalised route for plumbing and heating installers to become an MCS Certified heat pump installer, NIBE Pro gives you an industry recognised mark of quality giving your customers confidence and enabling them to apply for the Renewable Heat Incentive and Green Homes Grant.

6pm

How heat pumps and hydrogen will play a vital role in achieving net zero

Martyn Bridges, Director of Technical Communications and Product Management at Worcester Bosch, will provide valuable insight into the two major technology focuses that will play a central role on the road to Net Zero 2050: heat pumps and hydrogen.

11am

Webinar: How to retrofit heat pumps into existing homes

Viessmann join Installer’s Net Zero Festival with a webinar designed to provide a technical Q&A for those gas engineers who are interested in replacing a gas boiler with a heat pump and have questions. The questions submitted by installers will be answered by Viessmann’s heat pump service engineer experts and product manager.

1pm

Update on the Green Homes Grant with TrustMark

Simon Ayers, Chief Executive of TrustMark, joins the #NetZeroFESTIVAL and will be providing an update on the government’s Green Homes Grant and future initiatives as we prepare to rise to the challenge and deliver energy-efficient, low carbon homes fit for the future.