The European Energy Centre* (EEC) has partnered with Business Edge Ltd** to launch a series of courses in Scotland and England, initially Portsmouth and Edinburgh, that will bring professionals up to speed on the latest advances in energy efficient refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps and renewable energy.   

The courses cover the UK-based Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) affecting those working in the renewable energy industries. The RHI is there to encourage commercial and domestic energy users to generate heat from renewable sources – including heat pumps. The sessions will also help people to take advantage of the world’s first tariff scheme for owners of renewable heating equipment and help people to invest wisely in renewable energy.

Business Edge Training Director Kelvin Kelly said: "Business Edge and The EEC offer a high level of professional training. With the adoption of F Gas Regulation 842, installers must have gained Certification before working on refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems. Successful delegates will have gained valuable knowledge to ensure energy efficiency for air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump systems.”

Due to the RHI, interest in renewable energy has led to an increase in demand from installers wanting to increase their understanding in refrigeration, air conditioning or renewable energies. For the first time, under the RHI, owners of commercial heat pumps will get paid for the heat they produce and home owners may be eligible for a grant towards the installation of their heat pump.

EEC Director Paolo Buoni said: "I am extremely glad we are launching this new joint venture, which adds to our group of high-calibre associate organisations such as the United Nations Environment Programme and the European Commission. We can now look forward to providing even more professionals with cutting-edge information from top level trainers based on the experience of two major educational organisations in Europe."

*The European Energy Centre (EEC) - promotes the use of renewable energy and sustainable technologies through training and conferences organised in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held at major European and British Universities. In 37 years the

European Energy Centre (EEC) with Centro Studi Galileo have become leaders in renewable energy training in Europe, providing the internationally recognised Galileo Certificate. All training is based on the EU-funded project Energy Management Technician in Europe (EMTEU). www.EUenergycentre.org <http://www.euenergycentre.org/>

15th European Conference  GREEN NEW DEAL: the latest technology Renewable Energy, Heating and Cooling Applications – which has been organised in partnership with the UN will take place in Edinburgh on 22nd June 2012 with a special focus on how best to invest in the renewable energy field.

**Business Edge, incorporated January 10 1990, was conceived and formed by Mike Creamer, as the first UK independent Limited training company. Business Edge runs an extensive range of courses in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector and building services’ industry.

Business Edge is approved by ConstructionSkills and City and Guilds for Refrigeration/Electrical courses (F-Gas, Mobile A/C, Brazing, Refrigeration Electrics, Essential Electrics, 17^th Edition).

Aside from training and certification courses, Business Edge also offers consultancy work in the engineering, refrigeration and building services’ sectors. Business Edge is the UK sole distributor for the ClimaCheck Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Performance Analysis System and the Fri3Oil Deep Cleaning System. Mike Creamer was named Environmental Pioneer of the Year in the 2011 Cooling Awards.