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23
Jul
2010
MP has Lesson in Energy Saving from Mark Group
Local MP Mark Hoban, experienced first hand today (Friday 23rd July) the work that is being done to help Fareham residents become more energy-efficient, thanks to energy-saving specialist, Mark Group.
23
Jul
2010
Mark Group Wins £3.3million Contract to Improve Homes in Welsh Valleys
Job creation and almost 800 warmer, more energy-efficient homes will be the result of a staggering £3.3million investment awarded by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council to specialist installer Mark Group, to help tackle fuel poverty and deliver free energy-saving measures.
15
Jul
2010
Solid Growth for Mark Group Academy
After two years, one million pounds invested and one thousand trainees through its doors, energy-saving expert Mark Group has opened a new section of its training Academy.
02
Jul
2010
Mark Group to enter Dragon’s Den with Kevin McCloud
Star of Channel 4's Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud, will be putting Mark Group's energy-saving expertise to the test next week as the Leicester-based business takes part in a 'Dragon’s Den' style presentation.
25
Jun
2010
Mark Group exhibit at CIH 2010
Mark Group Commercial Director, comments on this year's CIH exhibition.
14
Jun
2010
Rushin' to Raise £5,000
Beaumont Leys-based energy saving company, Mark Group, is digging deep into its pockets to support employee Richard Rushin, in his bid to raise £5,000 for a charity mountain climb of Gran Paradiso in Italy next month.
10
Jun
2010
Climate Change Minister Makes His Mark
Greg Barker MP, Minister of State for Climate Change was in Leicester earlier today (Thursday 10th June), visiting energy-saving specialist Mark Group and meeting the 1000th trainee to graduate from its Academy since it opened in 2008.
25
May
2010
Mark Group raises over £10,000 for local air ambulance service
Fundraising efforts at the Mark Group Birstall Golf Tournament took flight earlier this month when over £10,000 was raised for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA).
14
Apr
2010
Three Thousand to Save Money on Heating Bills
More than 3,000 homes owned by Corby Borough Council could soon benefit from lower heating bills, thanks to a new insulation scheme being installed by energy-saving specialist, Mark Group.
09
Apr
2010
Mark Group Goes the Extra Green Mile
Not satisfied with simply making the nation’s homes more energy-efficient, Mark Group is giving its commercial fleet and drivers a ‘green’ makeover.
25
Mar
2010
Local Club is First to Benefit from Mark Group and RFU Scheme
Stothert and Pitt RFC in Corston, Bath is the first club to benefit from national energy-saving company, Mark Group’s, scheme to provide cash funds for every cavity or loft insulation measure booked by rugby fans.
17
Mar
2010
Mark Group ACTs ON CO2
Mark Group, the leading domestic energy savings company has partnered with the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) as the first insulation and renewables installer to support its high profile ACT ON CO2 campaign.
05
Mar
2010
Mark Group Director Takes the Stand on Renewable Heat Incentive
As thousands flocked to London's Earls Court this week to see the latest products and innovations in the world of 'Ecobuild', Mark Group Commercial Director, Bill Rumble, took centre stage addressing industry colleagues and opinion-formers on the Government's Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
25
Feb
2010
Mark Group and ITV Save Energy in Sutton Coldfield
Jill Hughes' home in Sutton Coldfield was the subject of ITV’s Tonight show on Thursday 25th February 2010. Living in a typical four bedroom detached property in West Midlands’ suburbia, Jill found herself having to constantly turn up the thermostat and layer on woolly jumpers in a bid to keep warm.
17
Feb
2010
Toddlers Triumph in £45,000 Mark Group Installation
Thanks to national campaign Project: Renovate and the Mark Group, the UK's largest domestic installer of energy saving solutions, three children's nurseries have realised their green potential.
15
Feb
2010
Mark Group Proves Size Does Matter
Mark Group, the UK's leading installer of renewable energy solutions has completed an installation of the largest Solar Photovoltaic (PV) array on a school anywhere in the UK.
15
Feb
2010
Mark Group Director to Speak at House of Commons
Bill Rumble, Commercial Director at Leicester-based Mark Group will be addressing prospective parliamentary candidates (PPCs) at a landmark reception at the House of Commons on Monday 22nd February, calling for support in driving change towards the use of renewable technology by domestic consumers.
08
Feb
2010
RFU and Mark Group offer new scheme to help raise Club funds and keep members warm
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is promoting a new insulation scheme in partnership with the Mark Group to its 1900 clubs. From February, the leading domestic installer of insulation and renewable energy solutions, will donate £25 to clubs across England for every insulation product installed in member's homes*.
03
Feb
2010
Mark Group Gains Kingspan Solar Accreditation
Ecobuild 2010 will see Mark Group, the UK’s leading domestic installer of energy saving solutions, expand its vast portfolio of products and services further by becoming a Kingspan Solar Accredited Installer for its world-leading Thermomax solar thermal vacuum tubes and complete solar package solutions.
02
Feb
2010
Mark Group Welcomes Government Plans for
Feed-in Tariffs
Plans announced by the Government yesterday (Monday 1st February 2010) for the launch of a Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme have been welcomed by the Mark Group – the UK’s leading domestic installer of energy-saving solutions.
28
Sep
2009
England rugby star joins forces with leading energy saving installer to kick CO2 emissions into touch
Ex-England and Leicester rugby star Martin Corry is to join UK renewables giant the Mark Group in a new role helping companies tackle their carbon emissions.
24
Sep
2009
Mark Group unveiled as Leicester Tigers new Community Programme sponsor
Leicester founded Mark Group is to be Leicester Tigers new Community Programme sponsor for the 2009/2010 season. The UK's leading installer of energy efficiency measures will join forces with England's current Guinness Premiership champions by taking up the role of the club's official Community Programme sponsor.
13
Jul
2009
Mark Group Brings Light to Rajkot
Mark Group – the UK's leading multiple renewables company - is helping to shed light on Indian city Rajkot's plan to become one of its country's first solar cities.
01
Jul
2009
Additional £35 million for LCBP phase 2
From 1st July 2009, Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) Phase Two will receive an additional £35 million of funding.
11
Jun
2009
Mark Group fills the gap for customers with external wall insulation demonstrations LIVE at CIH show
Chartered Institute of Housing show exhibitor Mark Group will give delegates the chance to warm to the benefits of external wall insulation.
11
Feb
2009
Mark Group training academy features on Sky News
The training academy was shown as part of a Sky News feature on job creation in the energy efficiency market.
26
Jan
2009
Leicester householders warm to Hot Lofts scheme as project passes 50,000 home mark
A new scheme targeting energy inefficiency in the home is warming to its task with over 50,000 householders consulted and given advice over energy wastage and heat loss.
07
Jan
2009
Mark Group gain industry approval from Microgeneration Certification Scheme
Mark Group, has proved to be up to standard by becoming the first multi-sited, multi-technology installer to achieve approval under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), the energy efficiency sector's benchmark for quality and performance.
24
Nov
2008
Mark Group training academy lays foundations for government green jobs boost plan
Government plans to create jobs in the ailing construction sector by insulating more homes has been welcomed by the Mark Group – whose own unique 'green' training academy is about to produce its 500th graduate.
16
Nov
2008
Mark Group gets set to fuel the energy sector in West Midlands with new depot jobs boost
Energy efficiency firm Mark Group is to open a new distribution hub in Birmingham with the creation of 115 new jobs.
22
Oct
2008
Market leaders join forces to transform how consumers use energy within the home
In a drive to transform the way energy is used within the home, two energy saving companies have joined forces to promote the benefits and increase the accessibility of solar thermal technology among the UK's home owning public.
12
Sep
2008
UK's largest energy efficiency installer ready for Gordon's challenge
The UK's largest energy efficiency installer, the Mark Group has announced its 'in good shape' to deliver Gordon Brown's energy efficiency targets.
20
Aug
2008
UK Householders urged to "go the green mile" by warming to the benefits of insulation and renewables
Home building and Renovating show exhibitor Mark Group is urging householders to warm to the benefits of insulation as around a third of UK homes remain uninsulated.
14
Jan
2008
Mark Group offers free home insulation to over 70s
National Energy efficiency company the Mark Group are encouraging senior citizens to warm to the benefits of insulation this winter by offering free installation of cavity and loft wall insulation to the over 70s.
13
Dec
2007
Social Housing Providers plot a path for the future with Mark
Social housing providers from across the UK have attended a series of seminars organised by energy efficiency experts the Mark Group, to discover how to get the most out of the new CERT regulations.
21
Nov
2007
Mark Group reveal new academy dedicated to creating a 'green army' of renewables technicians
Leicester's Mark Group has revealed the opening of a new training academy dedicated to creating a thousand strong "green army" of renewables technicians.
11
Apr
2007
Mark Group turn up the 'green' heat on rivals at Interbuild with launch of new carbon reducing boiler system
Leicester based Mark Group – UK's leading 'whole house' energy efficiency experts – will be looking to turn up the 'green heat' on their market rivals at this year's Interbuild with the launch of a new carbon reducing boiler system.
20
Mar
2007
National energy efficiency company make their MARK with role in UK's first eco supported housing project
The future's bright for a Leeds housing project which has become the first solar powered and sustainable supported accommodation in the UK, thanks to help from the Mark Group.
15
Mar
2007
Mark Group appear live on BBC "Go Green" show
BBC TV's Breakfast programme has been helping one family to go green. The Hawksworths, two adults and five children, were chosen to see just how easy it was for them to reduce their Carbon footprint – with a little help from Mark Group.
23
Nov
2006
Getting the Wind to Work for the Mark Group
Generating electricity is usually the preserve of huge corporations with massive investment in their huge power stations which also consume vast quantities of coal, gas or oil. But now the Mark Group is enabling householders to generate their own supplementary supply of electricity using the power of the wind which is absolutely free! Microgeneration has arrived!
13
Jun
2006
Mark in Wales
The rapid expansion of Mark Insulations Group continued by crossing the border into Wales. Their newest branch was formally opened by the former Minister of State for Industry and the Regions, and MP for Cardiff South and Penarth, Alun Michael.
29
Mar
2006
Warrington Expands
Member of Parliament for Warrington North, Helen Jones, officially opened the new 7000 sq ft depot for Mark Insulations on Friday 24th March 2006. The premises are more than twice the size of the previous depot and are equipped to the highest standards. "Insulation of buildings is now a national objective" she said, "an objective which will add value to homes and greatly reduce fuel bills for householders,schools and hospitals".
15
Feb
2006
One Million Measures
Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State for Health and MP for Leicester West attended the installation of the company's 1,000,000th home insulation measure at a house within her constituency.
09
Nov
2005
Mark Insulations Drives South
As part of their vigorous expansion plan, Mark Insulations Group has opened a new depot in Fareham, Hants, offering an on-the-spot contracting service throughout the Southern counties for cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, timber frame insulation, and finance and grant advice.
09
Nov
2005
MP backs Energy Efficiency Drive
New insulation facilities for the South East area were officially opened this week by Ashford MP, Damian Green. The Mayor of Ashford, Cllr Malcolm Eke, also participated in the proceedings.
01
Nov
2005
Mark Group Score at Wembley
Early in 2005 the Group were proud to be associated with the construction of the new Wembley Stadium for the Football Association.
01
Nov
2005
Cutting-Edge Advances in IT
Expansion to give full national coverage to the group’s large customer base has created unprecedented challenges for their IT Department. To ensure swift and efficient communication between staff and offices new equipment and systems are being installed throughout the Group. These cover data handling, telephony and email.
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