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Never fitted a heat pump?
Following the government’s announcement to significantly ramp up heat pump installations between now and 2028, LG has seen a surge in interest for their Therma ...
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Government Heat Pump target – paving the way to fuel poverty?
The Government’s commendable plan to install 600,000 per year by 2028 has come under fire from both OFTEC and the Gas User Organisation, who have highlighted ...
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Heat Pumps – The heat is on!
Phil Hurley, managing director of NIBE UK commented; “The annual total for installations is 30,000 currently, so a massive ramp up is needed as well as ...
Product
Baxi Heating commits to net zero operations and products
Leading boiler manufacturer, Baxi Heating UK and Ireland, part of BDR Thermea Group, has promised to revolutionise the way we heat our homes and buildings. ...
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Heat Pump Association outlines steps to decarbonise UK heating industry in next decade
The Heat Pump Association has released a revolutionary report outlining the steps that the UK Government must take to shape future policy and decarbonise the ...
Feature
MCS support certified contractors with new insurance offer
MCS have collaborated with the Independent Warranty Association (IWA) and undertaken system development to enable contractors to raise an IBG for their consumer at the ...
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Renewables installers call for extension to the Green Homes Grant
A survey conducted by MCS has revealed that almost half of their certified contractors believe that the Green Homes Grant should be extended to 18 months ...
Opinion
Carbon Trust report is good news for heat pump installers
A new report from the Carbon Trust, ‘Heat pump retrofit in London’, shows how heat pumps will have a critical role in tackling emissions from ...
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NIBE launches new GSHP policy paper
The paper, which has been shared with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, proposes a new policy to fund 100 years of ground works ...
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Grant eLearning Academy is unveiled
Grant UK has announced the launch of its new online eLearning Academy. Alongside the training delivered at Grant UK’s training centres, this new online ...
Opinion
Vaillant: “More to be done beyond Green Homes Grant to support low carbon heating”
Following the government’s provision of further detail on the £2 billion Green Homes Grant to improve energy efficiency of homes and stimulate the economy after ...
News
MCS quality assurance at heart of Green Homes Grants
The latest government update opening the new Green Homes Grant scheme up to domestic renewable technology installations including Heat Pumps and Solar Thermal, places&...
Feature
Policy report calls for national delivery to decarbonise heat
Heat is the largest single source of UK carbon emissions, accounting for over one-third whilst decarbonising heat stands as one of the most significant challenges ...
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New Heat Pump Guide to support UK Industry
The guide has been collaboratively crafted by MCS in partnership with Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC), Energy Saving Trust and Heat Pump Association (HPA). It ...
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MCS hits back at Clean Heat Grant proposals
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has called for a review of the limited £100 million funding that government has provisionally made available for its proposed Clean ...
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STA calls for 2030 solar target
The STA is calling for the government to commit to a target of 40GW of solar capacity by 2030, in a letter to Alok Sharma, Secretary ...
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New heat pump technical standard published by HWA
The Hot Water Association (HWA) has published a new technical standard – ‘Hot water storage vessels for Domestic Purposes for use with Heat Pumps’, to ensure ...
Opinion
Installers to play a key part in low carbon heating transition
A new report from Leeds University revealed the top ten ways to reduce our carbon footprint this month and it is no surprise to see ...
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MCS launches task force to shape RHI successor
It follows the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) launching the ‘Future support for low carbon heat’ consultation, detailing its proposals for support ...
Opinion
Decarbonising heat: some positive steps but a long way to go
Dave Sowden, chairman of Ecuity Consulting and strategic advisor to Sustainable Energy Association discusses the UK’s progress in decarbonising heat.
Guide
An installer’s guide to the Clean Heat Grant
The Government is proposing a Clean Heat Grant Scheme (CHGS) that would commence from 2022, offering upfront funding of up to £4000 for each household or business ...
Opinion
Opinion: Why the CHGS is ‘a step in the right direction’
Rory Mathews, economic analyst at Ecuity Consulting LLP discusses why the CHGS is ‘a step in the right direction’.
News
NIBE launches new heat pumps
NIBE Energy Systems has launched its new S Series of heat pumps which it says improves thermal comfort and saves energy, giving homeowners the opportunity ...
Feature
Industry welcomes Clean Heat Grant proposals
Industry bodies and renewable heating suppliers have cautiously welcomed the Government’s publication of its consultation on future support for low carbon heat.
