The women on a mission to change the face of the renewables industry
Female-led, MCS certified contractor, Your Energy Your Way, installs and maintains hundreds of heat pumps and solar panels across south-east England with a workforce of over 50% women. Hear from the women who are on a mission to change the face of the renewables industry and inspire more women to join the renewable energy sector.
meet lisa
Trainee renewable installer, Lisa, 43, from Hayes and Harlington, pursued a career with Your Energy Your Way as she had a passion for wanting to help the planet. She hadn’t worked in the renewables before but felt driven to give it a go.
She said: “The women I get to work with every day are utterly amazing. We have a wide range of ages, backgrounds and skill sets and when we go out on the job, we’re changing attitudes and opening people’s minds by being different from the status quo and I think that’s brilliant
“Being a female installer in the industry is a great step forward for female empowerment and equality and I’m very excited to be part of pushing those boundaries,” she said.
Lisa has urged women to have confidence, believe in themselves and give the renewables industry a go – if they are interested in pursuing a career in it.
She said: “There is a role to suit every skill set and the community of people in the renewables sector – both men and women, are more often than not inclusive, accepting, and eager to help where they can.”
INSPIRING INCLUSION
Your Energy Your Way was founded by Leah Robson in 2018, however, her business has been MCS certified since 2010, from when the business operated under a different name.
Lisa, who wants to eventually move into designing heating and solar systems as well as help train up new recruits, said working with her director, Leah, is a ‘fascinating experience’.
She said: “As someone else who has changed career paths a few times and has represented women in the construction sector, it’s really reassuring to me that she understands the challenges we face because she’s been there herself.
“Her and I have very different personalities – I’m mostly a behind-the-scenes type who prefers to focus on tools and how things work; Leah is constantly dealing with people and all of their problems with such compassion, while juggling so many things at one time.
“She’s put together an amazing team and is constantly looking for ways to always push forward and do things better.”
“If you’re thinking about joining the renewable sector and doing your bit for the environment, then just go for it. We need more women in the sector to bring new talent and perspectives.
YOUR FUTURE IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
MCS is committed to inspiring inclusion within the renewable sector. We are proud of the work Your Energy Your Way is doing and hope their achievements inspire more female installers to join the industry.
If you’re considering a career in renewables, explore the available training courses below.