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News Archive - April 2022

Baxi cuts carbon emissions by more than a third 27 April 2022

Baxi’s carbon emissions last year were 35 per cent lower than they were two years ago, the company’s sustainability report reveals...


Aermec strengthens sales team 27 April 2022

Aermec UK, the award-winning manufacturer of air handling solutions has appointed James Meadows as a regional sales manager....


Over 100 oil homes switch to fossil-free HVO 27 April 2022

Calls for the government to back a wider rollout of the renewable liquid fuel HVO continue to grow following the announcement that over 100 oil heated properties across the UK have now converted to the fossil-free kerosene alternative....


New national sales manager for LG 27 April 2022

Peter Spurway has joined LG Electronics as national sales manager – heating projects based at the company’s HQ in Weybridge, Surrey....


We don’t need to choose between air quality and energy efficiency 26 April 2022

The pandemic has focused attention on the need for better building ventilation, but this need not come at the expense of saving energy and cutting carbon, according to a leading building services engineer....


New research finds heat pumps now less expensive to run than gas boilers 26 April 2022

For the first time, efficient heat pumps in the UK are cheaper to run than gas boilers according to new analysis from RAP - The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) - an independent, non-partisan, non-governmental organisation dedicated to accelerating the transition to a clean, reliable, and efficient energy future.

This is mainly down to gas prices increasing more than electricity pricing.

The detailed analysis shows that with a coefficient of performance (COP) of 3, a heat pump starts to become cheaper to run than a gas boiler. In the past, a COP of around 3.7 was required to achieve the same running costs as a gas boiler.


MP attends opening of Sustainable Home Centre in Wales 26 April 2022

Daikin UK has opened its first Sustainable Home Centre in North Wales, in partnership with Thorncliffe Building Supplies, one of the largest independent builders’ merchants in North Wales and the North West of England....


Ziehl-Abegg announces top management changes 26 April 2022

The Künzelsau-based motor and fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg has announce the chief executive Peter Fenkl will leave the company after 22 years....


BESA praises upgraded senior technician apprenticeship 26 April 2022

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) believes a newly updated and better financed Level 4 apprenticeship for senior technicians will play an influential role in raising professional standards across the building services sector....


Domus appoints new general manager 20 April 2022

Domus Ventilation, manufacturer of energy saving ventilation systems has appointed Jessica Cook as general manager....


NAADUK celebrates launch of NAAD21 20 April 2022

The National Association of Air Duct Specialists UK (NAADUK) marked the launch of NAAD21 at Palace of Westminster this month....


Collaboration set to bring about new era for IAQ standards 20 April 2022

Global ventilation manufacturer Nuaire has unveilled its collaboration with the team behind Seismic – a four-year project developed by a consortium of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) experts poised to bring about a new era of standardised, ...


Sustainable Home Centres launched 20 April 2022

Daikin UK has announced the launch of two new Sustainable Home Centres, making its national network 30-strong....


New vice chair of ICOM group 20 April 2022

Lochinvar’s sales director Liam Elmore has been appointed vice-chair of ICOM’s Commercial Heating Group....


Triple acquisition for Wolseley UK 20 April 2022

Wolseley UK has acquired the heating, plumbing, tiling and bathroom businesses Heat Merchants, Tubs & Tiles, and Hevac Ltd....


BESA and BSRIA refrigerant guide published ‘at crucial time’ 14 April 2022

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has joined forces with research body BSRIA to produce a comprehensive free guide for the use of refrigerant gases in building services....


Government urged to think again over air quality targets 14 April 2022

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called for the government to “be more ambitious” with its proposed changes to air quality standards....


Coolair Equipment expands into Scotland and North East 13 April 2022

Air conditioning specialist Coolair Equipment Limited has announced a new hire to head-up expansion into Scotland and the North East....


Call for heating engineers to deliver new £450 million BUS 12 April 2022

Hundreds of installers are being asked to help deliver a £450 million government scheme to heat the nation’s homes and small businesses with new green technology....


New management team at Kensa 12 April 2022

Kensa Group, the ground source heat pump specialist, has appointed a dynamic new senior leadership team to help meet the UK’s target for 600,000 heat pump installations a year by 2028....


ISH China & CIHE 2022 to be postponed  12 April 2022

The organisers of ISH China & CIHE have made a decision to defer the fair in order to support pandemic containment efforts....


BESA chief executive joins skills taskforce  12 April 2022

The City of London Corporation has invited Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) chief executive David Frise to play a key role on a taskforce set up to address skills shortages in engineering and construction....


Concern for off grid homes 12 April 2022

OFTEC and UKIFDA have called on the Government to prioritise liquid fuel HVO as a heating fuel in off grid properties....


Entries open for HVR Awards 2022 12 April 2022

The HVR Awards – the prestigious scheme for the recognition of excellence from across the heating and ventilating sector is now open for entries....


Hydrogen investment welcomed 12 April 2022

The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has welcomed the Government's move towards hydrogen....


HPA welcomes £30m investment in British heat pump manufacturing 07 April 2022

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has welcomed news today that the UK Energy Security Strategy will include a £30 million Heat Pump Investment Accelerator Competition to make British heat pumps....


BESA launches ‘safe havens’ blueprint guide for indoor air quality 07 April 2022

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has completed its trilogy of free guides designed to help building owners and managers turn their buildings into ‘safe havens’ that protect occupants from health risks linked to airborne ...


Smart app will boost competence and fight fraud 06 April 2022

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has developed a ‘Smart Check’ app to help construction site operators verify the identities and qualifications of more than two million skills card holders....


A great place to work, say Uponor employees 06 April 2022

Uponor, the global solutions provider for the delivery of safe drinking water as well as energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, has been officially recognised as one of the great places to work in 2021 and 2022....


Cry for help with energy bills 06 April 2022

Across the UK, the overwhelming majority people are crying out for help with their energy bills, claims Mike Foster, chief executive of the not-for-profit trade body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA)....


First Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump installed 01 April 2022

British Gas and Daikin have successfully installed the first heat pump in the country that is being part-funded by the government’s new Boiler Upgrade Scheme....


Ziehl-Abegg posts record sales 01 April 2022

Southern Germany based manufacturer of electric motors and fans Ziehl-Abegg, has reported annual growth of 11.9 per cent...


Launch of new guidance on Net Zero definition 01 April 2022

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and London Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) is launching new guidance, developed to provide industry-wide definitions on Net Zero and address frequently asked questions during an online launch event...


Lochinvar promotes Ashplant to key sales role 01 April 2022

Commercial hot water, heating and renewables company Lochinvar has appointed Dave Ashplant as its new southern regional sales manager....


Sharp rise in demand for connected buildings 01 April 2022

New study finds the number of buildings globally deploying smart building technologies will reach 115 million in 2026, from 45 million in 2022....


Call to incentivise hybrid heat pump systems to enhance energy security 01 April 2022

Baxi is calling on the Government to incentivise hybrid heat pump systems to reduce reliance on natural gas and increase heat pump installations....


New analysis measures emissions of transporting pipework 01 April 2022

With decarbonisation legislation continuing to tighten in the UK, a polymer specialist has carried out a CO2 emissions analysis for contractors to measure emissions accrued from transporting district heating pipework and plumbing pipework to ...


New BCIA President outlines aims and objectives 01 April 2022

After taking over from Terry Sharp, new BCIA President Graeme Rees has outlined some of the key issues he would like to address during his tenure as President of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA)....


New study questions wisdom of investing in heat pumps 01 April 2022

Buying a heat pump is a financially irrational investment according to a new study from the not-for-profit trade body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), which examined a range of decisions with modern capital investment appraisal techniques used ...


Kensa announces chief executive transition 01 April 2022

The Kensa Group, the ground source heat pump market leader based in Cornwall, has announced that long-time chief executive Simon Lomax, is stepping down due to health reasons....


Chancellor’s green tax reforms welcomed 01 April 2022

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has praised Chancellor Rishi Sunak for putting energy and carbon reduction at the heart of his Spring Statement....