Steven said: “The new entrants to the Department of Energy & Climate Change could go some way to rebuilding trust with the supply chain – we hope that their appointment brings with it a new energy in driving the retrofit agenda, rather than offering a sign of further retreat.”

Certified insulation installers can take advantage of SWIGA’s surveillance and guaranteed assessment, whilst GDI installers who have their membership elsewhere can take CPS for free by transferring to Stroma.

Axion Consulting is currently involved in the VinylPlus funded research project, which aims to recycle non-infectious medical PVC waste from hospitals, such as IV fluid and oxygen bags.

Further details surrounding the responsibility of testers and the reasons behind the government initiative to improve the energy efficiency of buildings can be found via the link above.

Recent surveys by the DECC reported that over £34 billion of investment has been made in renewable electricity since 2010 across the private sector.

Stroma’s certification schemes cover a wide range of trades and measures connected to Green Deal (PAS 20130) standards, MCS and CPS.