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In a groundbreaking step for the heating industry, Derby College Group and Vailant UK, are leading the way with the first Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprentices, with support from IMS heat pumps. Four apprentices – Alex, Callum, Lewis, and Toby – have embarked on the next phase of their development through their pioneering apprenticeship. These…

In a UK first, IMS Heat Pumps has welcomed the pioneering group of Low Carbon Heating apprentices to gain hands-on experience collaborating with a specialist heat pump installer, marking a major shift in how the industry trains future engineers. These apprentices - Alex, Callum, Lewis, and Toby - are not only part of Vaillant UK’s…

We're proud to be an Octopus Trusted Partner, helping homeowners access high-quality heat pump installations from an experienced independent installer. What is the Octopus Trusted Partner Scheme? The Octopus Trusted Partner scheme, launched in 2024, connects homeowners with vetted local specialists for heat pump installations. When Octopus Energy cannot provide installations directly, they refer customers…

Well, here we are again, the end of another year. Where does the time go? It feels like just yesterday we were battling through the soggy spring and now we’re digging out the big coats and stocking up on mince pies! As we wind down for Christmas, we just wanted to say a massive thank…

We are delighted to announce a double win for two of our talented engineers, Ben and Charlie, at the prestigious ACR & Heat Pump Trainee of the Year Awards. The brothers achieved an incredible milestone, taking home both Gold and Silver in the highly competitive Heat Pump Trainee Engineer category. Ben, who joined us in…

At IMS Heat Pumps, we’ve spent the past 27 years working at the forefront of heat pump installation, pioneering sustainable heating solutions across the UK. Today, we are proud to take that commitment a step further as a founding partner of Heat Pump Week – an exciting initiative brought to you by Green.TV Media, designed…

From September 23 - 29, Green.TV Media and Plug Me In kick off the inaugural Heat Pump Week to boost awareness and progress in sustainable heating across the UK. This week, Green.TV Media, the leading sustainable media platform and creators of some of the most influential global events, campaigns and channels - including World EV…

On Friday, 30th August, we said goodbye to our founder, Alan Donald, as he officially retired and hung up his work boots after an incredible career. Alan's journey with IMS Heat Pumps began back when the company was known as Independent Maintenance Services Ltd, and his passion for renewable energy has shaped the business ever…

We’re excited to share that IMS Heat Pumps is proudly partnering with Heat Pump Week as a Founding Partner. Mark your calendars for 23rd-29th September 2024 – a week dedicated to advancing the role of heat pumps in building a sustainable future. Did you know that home heating accounts for about 18% of the UK’s…

Halifax has introduced a new Green Living Reward cashback offer to encourage energy-efficient home improvements. Starting July 31, 2024, mortgage customers can receive up to £2,000 cashback for installing air source heat pumps and up to £1,000 for other improvements like solar panels and insulation. This offer aims to make homes greener and more cost-efficient.…