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Long term plan needed to improve our homes

Green home upgrades, that would improve the warmth and comfort of the nation’s homes, are being held back by the lack of a clear long-term plan, new research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has found.... 
 11 Jan 2021

Heatforce and Viessmann sponsor Glamorgan Cricket

Welsh plumbing, heating and green energy company, Heatforce, has entered into a two-year sponsorship of Glamorgan Cricket Club in association with Viessmann.... 
 18 Dec 2020

Time to fix 'fit and forget' culture

Over three million UK households have never had their boiler serviced, according to research from the Benchmark Steering Group.... 
 18 Dec 2020
Dawn Shakespeare, membership and events manager for UKIFDA

Off grid energy sector event returns in 2021

Annual off grid energy sector event UKIFDA EXPO, is returning to the Liverpool Exhibition Centre on 19 and 20 May 2021.... 
 16 Dec 2020
Head of Public Affairs at OFTEC, Malcolm Farrow

Time for open debate on off grid heat decarbonisation – OFTEC

Any consultation arising from the Government’s long anticipated Heat in Buildings strategy must allow a genuine discussion on all the options to decarbonise rural homes, otherwise thousands of households could suffer severe financial consequences, ... 
 15 Dec 2020
Ken Cronin will take over as UKIFDA chief next year

New chief for UKIFDA

Energy industry professional Ken Cronin is to become the new chief executive of the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA).... 
 10 Dec 2020
The Heating Hub’s founder, Jo Alsop

Plan ahead to avoid winter boiler breakdown

With over 50% of domestic boiler breakdowns occurring between November and February, consumers need to plan ahead to ensure that their heating systems are ready for the cold weather, according to heating experts at consumer advice specialists, The ... 
 8 Dec 2020
UKIFDA technical manager Tony Brown

Check your heating oil tank – UKIFDA

The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) is urging the 1.5m UK householders who use oil to heat their homes to check out their central heating system and in particular the oil tank in their garden.... 
 7 Dec 2020

COVID-19 to change 80% of consumers heating habits

As many as 80% of gas and electricity consumers are considering behavioural changes to reduce heating bills this winter according to Delta-EE, the energy market research consultancy.... 
 7 Dec 2020

CPD on towel rail radiators

Stelrad Radiators has announced the launch of its latest CIBSE and RIBA approved CPD courses covering the subject matter of towel rail radiators.... 
 7 Dec 2020

Road to net zero starts in the home

BEAMA has launched its ‘Future Ready Homes’ paper setting out 12 practical actions that need to be at the centre of Government strategies for carbon neutral homes.... 
 11 Nov 2020

Plumbing in a new identity

Wolseley UK has announced that from this month its plumbing and heating division will be known as Wolseley Plumb & Parts.... 
 10 Nov 2020

Choose the right radiator

The Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC), has launched an online Heat Calculator to help consumers choose the right radiator for each room in their home.... 
 10 Nov 2020
Mark Wilkins, head of training and external affairs at Vaillant

Call for extension to Green Homes Grant

Vaillant has called for an extension to the The Green Homes Grant to allow it to fulfil its intended purpose of stimulating the economy and improving the energy efficiency of homes.... 
 10 Nov 2020

SNIPEF is a Living Wage employer

Marking Living Wage Week (9-15 November 2020), the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) has been an accredited as a Living Wage employer.... 
 9 Nov 2020

Green Homes Compliance Scheme welcomed

Ventilation specialist Vent-Axia has welcomed BEAMA’s Green Homes Compliance Scheme. Aimed at installers the scheme provides guidance on how to ensure adequate ventilation, when a building’s air tightness is improved through Green Homes Grant energy ... 
 4 Nov 2020
John Bradley, managing director at Homevent

Stark warning over condensation season

A leading ventilation specialist is warning that recent events could lead to this year’s condensation season being worse than ever for landlords and their tenants.... 
 4 Nov 2020

Joint venture to offer low carbon heating solutions

Electricity supplier EDF has joined forces with Daikin UK to help its customers make their homes more energy efficient, discover low-carbon alternatives to fossil fuels and deliver on the shared goal of decarbonisation of homes in the UK.... 
 4 Nov 2020
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