With the increased media focus on gas prices, the environmental impact of fossil fuels, advances in hydrogen production, and the growth of the renewables industry, it is easy to believe that the use of natural gas has had its day. …
2021 has been quite the year, and we’re both grateful and proud of what we have achieved over the last twelve months. From radio appearances and workshop refurbishments to new courses and magazine features, here’s what we’ve been up to. Going …
A heat pump is an alternative heat source to gas or electric boilers. They produce hot water for wet central heating systems, distributing heat to radiators and a stored hot water cylinder. They work by harvesting heat from the environment …
After 14 years as a plasterer and business owner, Johnathan wanted a career change and looked to Options Skills to make his dream a reality. People opt for a career change for many different reasons. From seeking out better pay …
We are pleased to announce the opening of our London ACS Assessment Centre. Opening this centre was something we’ve wanted to do for a long time. With ACS Assessment Centres in our Birmingham and Manchester branches, a London centre was …
Heat pump technologies work more effectively when coupled with correctly designed central heating systems. But, before discussing the system design for heat pumps, it is worth examining the common system types used for domestic wet systems. The descriptions below are …
The energy industry is constantly evolving. From coal fires to gas central heating, the way we heat our homes has changed throughout history. And now more than ever, we’re seeing significant changes. In a bid to reduce carbon in the UK, …
Gas engineer and director of compliance at Options Skills, Dave Judge, shares how you can reduce your heating usage and bills this winter. With the ever-increasing rise in energy prices (Source: The Independent), it is prudent that everyone takes the …
There are many things to consider for your home over the colder months, from saving money on energy bills to staying safe over Christmas. Another thing to add to that list is how to prevent frozen pipes. Frozen pipes can often …
We’ve been covering the UK’s journey towards a greener future, and just this week, the government have made another announcement. They have revealed that the treasury will be providing £450 million to the public to encourage households to install heat …