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Kensa completes charity challenge to tackle fuel poverty

British ground source heat pump specialist Kensa has completed a month-long charity challenge in support of National Energy Action, smashing their target and raising thousands to help households struggling with fuel poverty....

14 Apr 2025

Yselkla Farmer, chief executive of BEAMA

Alternative clean heat solutions could unlock 10GW of flexibility

BEAMA – the trade association representing manufacturers of electrical products – has launched a new report “What Should I Do?”, which examines the role of heat electrification ...

14 Apr 2025

BESA chief executive officer David Frise

Building safety and quality is good for growth

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has urged the government and business leaders to focus on the economic value and social benefits of improving the UK’s built environment and not to fixate on short-term costs....

10 Apr 2025

George Webb, chief executive of Liquid Gas UK

Liquid Gas UK applauds Scottish government's shift on heat decarbonisation

The Scottish government's shift to technology-neutral approach for heat decarbonisation, has been welcomed by Liquid Gas UK...

10 Apr 2025

Simon Scarfe uses his day off to dedicate more time as a community first responder

Heating firm implements four-day working week on full pay

A family-run heating and plumbing specialist has made a groundbreaking decision to implement a four-day working week for its entire workforce while maintaining full pay....

10 Apr 2025

Heating up to Net Zero – parliamentary launch event for HHIC strategy

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has held an event in the House of Commons to launch its strategy paper:’ Heating Up to Net Zero: Piecing together the Sustainable Future’....

10 Apr 2025

Miatta Fahnbulleh MP and Samsung Technical Degree Apprentice Joshua Long

Samsung welcomes UK Minister for Energy Consumers

The Minister for Energy Consumers Miatta Fahnbulleh MP attended the Samsung Manchester Training Centre to discuss the growing heat pump industry and the opportunity for upskilling the workforce of the future, particularly around apprenticeships....

10 Apr 2025

Rinnai’s Whitepaper on value engineering explores optimal options for care home DHW solution

Rinnai has issued a new whitepaper titled “Optimizing Domestic Hot Water Systems for Archetype Care Homes: A Value Engineering Approach.”

26 Mar 2025

Vent-Axia kicks off charity football tournament in support of Cancer Research UK

Vent-Axia brought together leading building design professionals for an action-packed Charity Powerleague 5-a-side Football Tournament on Thursday 20th March in Shoreditch, London, in aid of Cancer Research UK....

25 Mar 2025

LCL Awards launches new RPZ valve qualification

In response to new industry recommendations in regards to Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) valves, the mechanical backflow prevention devices which protect against back siphonage and pressure in higher-risk plumbing systems, LCL Awards has launched a new ...

25 Mar 2025

MCS data shows strong start to year for small-scale renewables

February continued the strong start to the year for small-scale renewables. There were more than 27,000 certified installations in February, bringing the total for the year so far to more than 50,000 – the quickest in MCS history....

22 Mar 2025

Call for greater thermal efficiency in retrofits amid commercial-to-residential applications boom

As planning applications for commercial-to-residential permitted developments (PD) surge dramatically, specifiersare urged to prioritise the thermal efficiency of retrofitted components to ensure sustainable and comfortable living spaces....

22 Mar 2025

Heat pump manufacturer expands training centre to bolster capacity for new installers

Stiebel Eltron UK has expanded its training centre at its Wirral headquarters to double its capacity as the company looks to inspire the next generation of installers....

19 Mar 2025

HPA reacts to Conservative Leader Net Zero stance

In response to the Conservative Leader, Kemi Badenoch’s speech on Net Zero, Charlotte Lee, Chief Executive at the Heat Pump Association, said the Tories' new direction risks undermining confidence in the market....

19 Mar 2025

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions Europe CEO Hiroshi Komatsubara; Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions Europe Managing Director Enrique Vilamitjana; British Gas Chief Commercial Officer Alex Marples; British Gas Director, Home Solutions David Robertson

Panasonic partners with British Gas in service & maintenance deal

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has entered into a new partnership agreement with British Gas to provide servicing and maintenance for Panasonic Aquarea Air Source Heat Pumps installed across the UK....

18 Mar 2025

Three new recruits boost Fujitsu team

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has made three key appointments to further strengthen its team across a broad range of areas....

18 Mar 2025

Partnership to manufacture hydrogen heating systems for industrial & commercial buildings

HYTING, a company for hydrogen heating systems, and Kampmann, a global specialist in HVAC technology, have established a partnership to manufacture hydrogen-fuelled heating and ventilation systems for industrial, commercial and logistics buildings....

17 Mar 2025

Historic social housing estate wins energy efficiency award

A groundbreaking project that brought low-carbon, low-cost heating to one of London’s oldest social housing estates has been named Regional Large-Scale Project of the Year at the 2025 Greater London Energy Efficiency Awards....

15 Mar 2025

Qvantum empowers the future energy leaders with Young Energy Ambassadors program

Qvantum, a Swedish heat pump manufacturer, has introduced the Young Energy Ambassadors programme to foster the next generation of energy leaders. This initiative will provide young individuals with opportunities to learn about energy policy and the ...

15 Mar 2025

HVAC+R at UK Construction Week – the must-attend event for heating & cooling professionals

UK Construction Week is expanding in 2025 with the launch of HVAC+R, the first-ever dedicated event for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Taking place from 7–9 May at London ExCeL, this new sector-specific platform brings ...

13 Mar 2025

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Kensa completes charity challenge to tackle fuel poverty

Alternative clean heat solutions could unlock 10GW of flexibility

Building safety and quality is good for growth

Liquid Gas UK applauds Scottish government's shift on heat decarbonisation

Heating firm implements four-day working week on full pay

Heating up to Net Zero – parliamentary launch event for HHIC strategy

Samsung welcomes UK Minister for Energy Consumers

Rinnai’s Whitepaper on value engineering explores optimal options for care home DHW solution

Vent-Axia kicks off charity football tournament in support of Cancer Research UK

LCL Awards launches new RPZ valve qualification

MCS data shows strong start to year for small-scale renewables

Call for greater thermal efficiency in retrofits amid commercial-to-residential applications boom

Heat pump manufacturer expands training centre to bolster capacity for new installers

HPA reacts to Conservative Leader Net Zero stance

Panasonic partners with British Gas in service & maintenance deal

Three new recruits boost Fujitsu team

Partnership to manufacture hydrogen heating systems for industrial & commercial buildings

Historic social housing estate wins energy efficiency award

Qvantum empowers the future energy leaders with Young Energy Ambassadors program

HVAC+R at UK Construction Week – the must-attend event for heating & cooling professionals

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