The Energy Training Academy

The Energy Training Academy are a community interest company that specialises in providing high-quality training and education in the gas and low carbon technology sectors.

The social enterprise status allows them to focus on helping young people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain highly marketable skills in renewable, green technologies.

They have also launched a one-of-a-kind Net Zero Home which uniquely combines hands-on training for renewable engineers, educational outreach for children, and a living demonstration of sustainable technologies. It showcases how innovative technologies like solar energy, smart heating, and efficient design can come together to create a more eco-friendly living space.

The Net Zero Home is also an educational platform for children to learn about energy efficiency, inspiring them to pursue careers in renewables while also providing an informative resource for addressing the challenges associated with retrofitting existing buildings, offering real-life examples and solutions.

Local communities are also able to visit the Net Zero Home or take a tour of it from the comfort of their own homes with ETAs virtual tour available online and for connection with VR headsets for an immersive, educational experience.