NET ZERO SHOWCASE
Houghton firm showcases latest renewable energy technology
Partnership – Jason Oakes , Oakes ’ business development director ( right ), with Viessmann channel manager James Carter .
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Wear-based company at the forefront of the race to meet net zero targets has showcased the latest advancements in domestic renewable energy technology .
Leading renewable energy systems specialist PHS hosted an expert briefing for clients at its headquarters at Houghton-le- Spring .
It involved specialists from global manufacturer Viessmann , which earlier this year supported a management buyout of Pacifica Group ’ s Home Services division , outlining its vision for the next generation of sustainable heating solutions .
This came as PHS , one of the UK ’ s foremost homes services companies , experienced a hike in business as householders look to reduce heating bills in the wake of the energy crisis .
PHS also includes Oakes Energy Services , which provides dedicated renewable energy
solutions , such as air and ground source heating and solar PV for both domestic and commercial property markets .
Jason Oakes , Oakes ’ business development director , said : “ Due to the energy crisis , we are seeing an uptake generally , especially with electricity generation and battery storage .
“ It is our passion to deliver cost-effective , efficient systems to people ’ s homes and help make a significant contribution to the government ’ s ambitions of cutting greenhouse gas emissions and reversing climate change .”
Showcased at the event were the latest generations of air source heat pumps , boiler systems , batteries and solar panel systems .
This included a hybrid battery solution with the capacity to store five kilowatts – enough to power a domestic property for a day .
WASHINGTON & HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING NEWS
Air conditioning firm makes HQ move ahead of expansion plans
A Sunderland-based air conditioning specialist has relocated to Washington Business Centre as it looks to increase its headcount by 75 per cent .
AACS designs , supplies , installs , services and maintains air conditioning and refrigeration systems , as well as offering heating and ventilation services through locally sourced subcontract partnerships .
Established in 1990 , the family-run business was based on Sunderland ’ s Leechmere Industrial Estate for more than 30 years but recently moved to pastures new at Washington Business Centre , where it plans to make three new job roles available in the next 12 months .
Business advisors expands Wear presence with Houghton launch
Washington recruitment firm expands to new offices and rebrands
An energy recruitment firm has rebranded and relocated to new offices in Washington as it looks to position itself as an indispensable resource for companies navigating an exciting new era in its industry .
Oil Consultants has changed its name to Visuna and moved to more spacious office accommodation at Wynn House , on the Hertburn Estate in Washington , after outgrowing its previous premises at The Elms on Front Street .
Under the Visuna brand , the provider of worldclass workforce solutions for global energy and tech sector clients aims to bring the best people from its global talent pool of specialists together with the right opportunities within forwardthinking organisations around the world .
Family-run financial advisers expand into Washington
A family-run firm of financial advisers that ’ s thrived since arriving in Washington plans to expand and create new jobs .
Wood Kirkbride IFA , which was set up last year by David Wood , specialises in the management of savings , investments , pension portfolios and mortgages , and has taken office space at Washington Business Centre in the hope of creating three new jobs this year .
Specialist business advisory firm FRP is to boost its presence in the Wear region with the opening of a third regional office .
The national firm is expanding its footprint in the region by taking space at Sunderland Council ’ s Evolve Business Centre in Houghton-le- Spring , in a move that will increase its support for clients in Sunderland and Durham .
FRP currently operates established offices in Newcastle and Teesside and employs a 30-strong team of restructuring advisory specialists in the region .
The new office builds on this presence in the North-East and will see eight of FRP ’ s employees based out of the office in Houghton .
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