9 Oct 2025

A renowned plumbing and heating training provider is embracing the green energy revolution by unveiling a new name and specialist qualifications focusing on sustainable technologies.

Smart Gas has announced it has been renamed Smart Energy in recognition of the changing face of the industry and the move towards more sustainable energy sources.

Level 3 Low-Carbon Heat Pump

The growing training provider also revealed the introduction of a Level 3 Low Carbon Heat Pump Engineer Apprenticeship, aimed at teaching new recruits the skills needed for the future or offering people already in the industry the chance to upskill.

Meanwhile, learners can also access the Level 4 Greener Futures Project Management Apprenticeship via Smart Energy’s parent company, Realise Training Group and its Business Skills unit. The qualification can be utilized by energy pioneers charged with reducing environmental impact in their organization.

Rebrand and new apprenticeship offerings

Smart Energy was recently acquired by pioneering training provider Realise – and a £50,000 investment

Smart Energy’s rebrand and new apprenticeship offerings were unveiled at the Energy & Utility Skills Conference at Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

Smart Energy was recently acquired by pioneering training provider Realise – and a £50,000 investment in the business’ Ashbourne center has swiftly followed.

Air source heat pump solutions

Gregg Scott, CEO of Smart Energy, said: "This rebrand and the launch of these exciting apprenticeships marks an exciting new chapter, as we expand our training offering to service the evolving needs of the energy sector. The green revolution is in full flow and traditional gas heating will become less prevalent in the years to come, as the country moves towards more sustainable air source heat pump solutions."

He adds, "We wanted a brand and a name which reflects our commitment to the future of the industry, which presents both challenges and opportunities."

New geographical locations

Gregg Scott continues: "It is absolutely vital that the nation has the skilled engineers to cope with the change and we stand ready to help the industry on this exciting journey."

He further states, "This is just the start for Smart Energy. We have significant plans to expand the business into new geographical locations in the months to come, with announcements to follow very shortly."

Smart Energy's new website 

Smart Energy is also preparing to launch a new website, which is set to go live in the next fortnight

To coincide with the rebrand, Smart Energy is also preparing to launch a new website, which is set to go live in the next fortnight.

The interactive site will allow learners and businesses to find out more about the wide range of courses on offer, including the Managed Learning Program (MLP) in gas engineering, ACS Domestic Gas Training & Assessment, Unvented Hot Water Training, Water Regulations Training, and LPG Training.

Smart Gas's approved apprenticeship training

Since launching in 2016, Smart Gas has trained more than 1,500 engineers, including nearly 300 apprentices after becoming an approved apprenticeship training center in 2020.

Learners have come from Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire, and Cheshire, as well as the local area.