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Mike Andrews LLB (Hons), LLM, Chief Executive, The NAPIT Group

NAPIT Managing Director of Standards David Cowburn discusses how a new NAPIT Electrical Inspector Scheme will drive up safety within the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors. Excellence in electrical inspection and testing is one of the key components that set NAPIT registered electricians apart, and it is vital for electrical safety,…

Chairman Frank Bertie highlights the key findings of a new report, arguing that installers should be the central focus of future policymaking in the energy efficiency retrofit market  Finding the key to unlock the true potential of the green economy is something that has eluded numerous UK Governments. Whether through…

Chairman Frank Bertie outlines the NAPIT Trade Association’s stance on the energy efficiency market following a comprehensive submission to the Every Home Matters review The Government’s track record on increasing the energy efficiency of buildings has been at best variable and at worst irresponsible. By scrapping zero carbon homes and…

As Chief Executive of the NAPIT Group, an organisation committed to promoting trade competence, it is difficult for me to overstate the importance of providing access to the right training. In fact, the continuity and expansion of NAPIT Training’s portfolio of courses is central to our ability to offer such…

If I were to sum up the Government’s response to the latest Feed-in Tariff consultation, I would say the outcome was brighter than expected. The initial proposals to cut tariffs by up to 87% (1.63p/kWh for installations <10kW) were overturned in favour of reducing them by 64% (4.39p/kWh). Although this…