Opinion
Local authority carbon-neutral conundrum – are they adding to their carbon footprint?
Peter Ruffley, CEO, Zizo, explains that local authorities should consider pragmatic, tactical, and low carbon alternatives
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Opinion
Installer CEO Eoin McManus on the industry impact of COP 26
Installer CEO Eoin McManus looks back at the GLasgow COP26 conference and what it means for the industry.
News
Worcester Bosch launches new air to water heat pumps
The 7001iAW is an air to water heat pump that provides cooling and heating for homeowners, while the Hybrid 7000iAW is a hybrid system (compatible with a variety of heat pumps and combi boilers), which uses the best of both worlds to efficiently heat the home.
Opinion
Baxi: ‘Hydrogen for home heating needs swifter action’
Speaking at the Hydrogen Transition Summit in Glasgow, on the fringe of COP26, managing director of Baxi, Karen Boswell OBE, said more ambition needs to be shown to ensure hydrogen is able to take the place of natural gas in UK homes.
Opinion
What does COP26 mean to installers?
Pol Spronck, managing director of Solarwatt Technologies Ltd., reflects on the opportunities afforded by COP26 to installers.
News
GSHPA’s online heat pump training to launch in 2022
The Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA) is set to launch an online training scheme to increase understanding of heat pumps
News
‘Green Street’ paves the way for decarbonisation in the UK
Kensa Heat Pumps uses a real-life urban community in Glasgow, known as ‘Green Street’, to illustrate the message that the lowest cost heat decarbonisation pathway is in our hands.
Opinion
COP26 – Localis on why local delivery matters
ocalis’ recently released report, COP26: Why Local Delivery Matters, is an important exploration of the barriers against local government as it works towards net zero targets.
News
Installers future-proof with free heat pump courses
Installers get free heat pump courses from Logic4training.
News
Midlands’ recovery plans to decarbonise and build green jobs
The Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) says 4,400 new green jobs and a focus on decarbonisation are at the heart of ambitious plans to rebuild the Midlands following the pandemic.
Opinion
Small-scale energy storage will be big business
Shane Crump, E&I engineering manager, and Peter Benyon, market leader, at GHD - one of the world’s leading professional services firms
News
Energy storage firm targets business growth
Energy pioneer Juliet Davenport OBE has joined energy storage business Gravitricity as an advisor to the board
News
Installers support Worcester Bosch’s carbon-reducing hero campaign
Installers across the UK support a new campaign by Worcestor Bosch to provide homeowners the support and confidence to make greener choices
News
Viessmann develops innovative pure hydrogen wall-mounted boiler
Viessmann will roll out first 100% H2-ready boiler programme installation in early 2023 in Kaisersech, Germany.
News
Mitsubishi £15.3m ‘smart factory’ investment for low-carbon heat pumps
Mitsubishi Electric is giving its Livingston ‘smart factory’ a £15.3m uplift to significantly increase its production of low-carbon heat pumps
Case Study
Case study – GSHP solution for 300-year-old farmhouse
In this study, the featured property is a rural farmhouse in the heart of Northamptonshire, which is now truly warm for the first time in its 300-year history thanks to the installation of a GSHP renewable energy system.
Opinion
What MCS-certified installers need to know about the Heat and Buildings Strategy
Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS explores what the government’s Heat and Buildings strategy means for MCS-certified installers across the country.
News
Pilkington’s hydrogen blend-run furnace hailed a success
Pilkington UK, in St Helens, has successfully completed a pioneering project using a blend of hydrogen with natural gas to run a furnace for five days.
Feature
Manufacturers welcome government’s Heat and Buildings strategy
Following on from the government’s announcement of the Heat and Buildings strategy, leading manufacturers in the industry have welcomed the focus of direction and positive vision for a low carbon future.
News
Gas installers – work today and future-proof skills for tomorrow
The recent announcement of a new £450 million boiler upgrade scheme may have instilled gas installers with concern about their future.
News
UK’s first large-scale water source heat pump project officially opens
Vital Energi and Star Renewables have officially opened the UK’s first large-scale water source heat pump project at the award-winning Queens Quay heat pump energy centre
News
Heat pump technology a cost-effective solution
In line with the publication of the Government’s net zero strategy, the Future Homes Standard, which aims to reduce the carbon footprint of residential homes by 80%, will come into effect in 2025.
News
Ryze Hydrogen and HyNet agree deal to accelerate hydrogen sector
Ryze Hydrogen, the low carbon hydrogen distribution company founded by Jo Bamford, has agreed a deal with HyNet that will see it distribute hydrogen from the ground-breaking facility
Product
Innovative heat activator doubles radiator output and provides cooling
Jaga UK, manufacturer of heating, cooling and ventilation solutions designed with the environment in mind, has announced the availability of its Dynamic Boost Hybrid (DBH) technology for the UK market