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.
Case Study
Low carbon solution for Old Millers property
renewable solutions provider, isoenergy provided a low-carbon solution to oil-fired boilers resulting in a 70% reduction of emissions footprint and lower running costs.
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.
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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
News
Report highlights heat pump retrofitting inequalities
The current ‘One size fits all’ approach to retrofitting the nation’s homes risks widening economic inequality, Localis report warns
Further Reading
Opinion
More money needed for retrofitting
“Today’s Heat and Buildings Strategy is a good start, though it doesn’t provide the full set of policies we need to get the built environment on track for net zero,” Comments Gillian Charlesworth, CEO of BRE, world leaders in built environment innovations.
Opinion
Grant UK welcomes Boiler upgrade scheme
Grant UK has broadly welcomed the Government plans to incentivise people to install low-carbon heating systems via the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Special Report
Energy bill hike increases interest in solar installations
Research from Solar Energy UK reveals that over half of homeowners would consider solar to beat soaring energy bills
Opinion
Heat pump support welcomed but is it enough?
The launch of the UK’s Heat and Buildings Strategy today met with an initial warm welcome from the industry
News
£5k heat pump grants welcomed by industry
In the Heat and Buildings strategy released today, Government firmly backs heat pumps with plans to drive down their cost through a £450million scheme
News
Survival steps to safety for electrical installations
Martindale Electric has created an updated version of the ALIVE acronym to help prevent loss of life and safeguard workplaces for anyone working in or near electrical installations.
News
Unitherm Heating Systems launches in UK
One of the most successful names in renewable heating in Ireland has launched its UK operation from new premises in Exeter.
Case Study
Air source solution for a Saxon manor house
Our latest case study from renewable solutions provider, isoenergy, features the air source retrofit of a Saxon Manor house which had previously been heated by gas.
Product
Panasonic reveals air-to-water heat pump calculator
Panasonic Heating and Cooling Solutions has released an innovative online design tool with calculator to help quickly identify the most appropriate Aquarea air-to-water heat pump, calculate savings and CO2 emissions at the click of a button.
News
Octopus Hydrogen, Innova Renewables and Novus Renewable Services partner to produce green hydrogen
Octopus Hydrogen has entered a strategic partnership with Innova Renewables and Novus to build green hydrogen production facilities
News
British-made EV cables reduce carbon footprint
Further reducing the carbon footprint of electric vehicles in the UK, Zero Emission Vehicles Ltd (ZEV), has released a range of British-made EV charging cables.
Opinion
Are drivers right to be concerned about EV battery range?
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, discusses the results of a recent national survey and explains why drivers are still reluctant to embrace an electric future.
News
Onshore wind turbines added to renewables facility
The Port of Leith welcomed the arrival of eight onshore wind turbines as part of the 16 MW Howpark Wind Farm to be located in the Scottish Borders.
Opinion
Help your customers stay warm for less
Griff Thomas, from GTEC, looks at how installers can help their customers choose the best green tech for their homes