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Dragon’s Den reject supports housing with £250k net zero loan
Manchester-based DiscreteHeat has secured a £250,000 Export Loan from GC Business Finance, years after being rejected on Dragon’s Den.
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Stelrad wins supplier of the year award
Stelrad Radiators has been named supplier of the year for 2023 by the PHG Buying Group at their recent awards event in Chester.
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Cornwall leads UK in renewable energy installations
Cornwall is leading the UK in renewable energy installations, with nearly 38,000 MCS certified systems, making it the top region for small-scale renewables.
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UK’s biggest radiator manufacturer wins Supplier of the Year award
Stelrad wins the coveted award from one of the sector's leading buying groups.
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Adoption of heat pumps in newly built homes
As the phasing out of gas boilers continues, the home construction industry is turning to eco-friendly heating systems. Heat pumps, including air source and ground source types, are becoming popular sustainable alternatives.
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The cooling industry comes to InstallerSHOW
InstallerSHOW 2024 at NEC, Birmingham, from 25th-27th June, expands to include the cooling industry.
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HeatNIC launches survey for UK heat network skills
Heat Networks Industry Council launches skills survey to bolster UK’s low carbon heat network sector
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The role of voltage optimisation in a renewable installer’s arsenal
Discover how voltage optimisation (VO) is becoming an essential tool for sustainability-focused businesses in this interview with Wayne Cramer, chairman of GWE.
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Exclusive preview: discover the highlights of InstallerSHOW 2024
Unveiling the highlights: an exclusive preview of InstallerSHOW 2024.
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Further £3 million awarded to heat networks in England and Wales
The successful list of applicants has been announced in Round 5 of the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme, which seeks to improve existing heat networks in England and Wales.
Special Report
The consumer protection debate – does more need to be done protect householders with green upgrades?
Calls have been made for an urgent review of the protections in place for consumers carrying out green upgrades to their homes - we look at some of the issues raised and the opinions voiced.
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West Midlands leads the charge on domestic property retrofitting
West Midlands leads the charge on domestic property retrofitting with its inaugural Retrofit Action Week from 11-19 May 2024, bringing together councils, businesses, and community groups for a week of events focused on creating healthier, warmer homes.
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IMechE event to look at current progress in low-carbon and low-cost domestic heat
IMechE seminar on heat pumps and hydrogen boilers provides a forum for engineers, researchers, and global manufacturers to come together.
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New statistics show UK’s race to net zero is only half completed
New stats from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero reveal the UK is halfway to its net zero goal, with emissions slashed by 53% since 1990.
Opinion
How the National Grid cleaned up its act and why the public followed suit
In an exclusive interview, Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, delves into the UK’s transition towards a greener energy future.
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Boiler upgrade scheme applications up 75%
New research from BOXT highlights the most popular energy-saving trends across the UK, including heat pumps, smart meters, and energy-efficient appliances
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UKCW London and Construction Sport hit the road for first ever ‘Gumball Rally’
UK Construction Week London teams up with Construction Sport for a 'Gumball' style van rally across the UK to support families affected by suicide in the construction industry.
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The Hybrid heat pump debate
Supporting the path to net zero or an unhelpful diversion?
Special Report
Prioritising safety – strategies for effective customer communication
What installers can do to educate their clients on the significance of safety and compliance – and why it’s important.
Special Report
A smart future: connected Homes and the green energy transition
Kevin Lowe, Technical Manager at the Hot Water Association (HWA), discusses the crucial role cylinders can play in the future of renewable heating.
Opinion
Why plumbing and heating installers are essential to successful retrofit and renovation
RWC’s Richard Bateman, Product Marketing Manager for Plumbing and Heating, explores the importance of retrofit and renovation.
Interview
Envirolec Smart Energy Solutions installer interview
Envirolec Smart Energy Solutions is passionate about delivering sustainable cost- effective solutions, whilst reducing carbon emissions.
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Renewables high on the agenda at UK Construction Week London
UK Construction Week makes a welcome return to London’s ExCel from 7-9 May 2024.