News
Changes to Boiler Upgrade Scheme will ‘make heat pumps easier to install’ – Government
BUS changes will make heat pump installs 'cheaper and easier'.
insulation
Opinion
Why a move away from fabric first is “a step in the wrong direction”
Paul Spence of heatly calls for caution regarding installing heat pumps regardless of a property’s energy efficiency credentials.
Interview
Navigating the challenges of decarbonising heat: a homeowner’s journey
The decarbonisation struggle of off-grid homeowners
News
The Great British Insulation Scheme launches
The UK government has launched the £1 billion Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) to improve energy efficiency in homes and lower energy bills.
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News
£9m boost to retrofitting with government investment in installer training
Thousands to be trained to retrofit and install insulation to boost energy efficiency in homes across the country.
News
Renewables installer launches new showroom to capitalise on huge demand
Neal Energy Solutions is energised by Wolverhampton showroom investment
Opinion
Why heat pumps are not the only route to home energy decarbonisation
Stelrad chief exec calls for government to broaden its focus beyond heat pumps
Event
Low Carbon Homes conference takes place in Liverpool
REI is, once again, pleased to be an official partner of the ever-popular Low Carbon Homes’ retrofit conference, which will take place in Liverpool from 18-20 January.
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.
Product
Replace windows with wood
Glass might be great for looking through but, unfortunately, it’s a very poor insulator. In a typical house, windows account for roughly 10% of the total heat lost and two thirds of this is radiation through the glazing itself.
Further Reading
Opinion
NIA welcomes the Sixth Carbon Budget
National Insulation Association (NIA) welcomes the Sixth Carbon Budget – the world’s first roadmap for a fully decarbonised economy.