News Archive - November 2024
UKRadiators.com founder named Entrepreneur of the Year
29 November 2024
Campaigning Colchester businessman Rob Nezard, managing director of UKRadiators.com, has been named a winner at the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Purpose Entrepreneur of the Year category....
Thousands of homes set to benefit from low carbon heat as new energy centre opens
29 November 2024
A new energy centre that will provide heat to thousands of homes across Midlothian has opened....
New survey reveals the main challenges facing heat pump installers in 2024
29 November 2024
A new survey of heat pump installers has identified the main pain points surrounding the industry, focussing on customer misconceptions and issues with system design and specification....
Qvantum launches UK operations
29 November 2024
Swedish heat pump manufacturer Qvantum has officially introduced its UK business, with invited guests attending the launch event at its new headquarters in Moorgate, London....
New Whitepaper seeks to highlight hybrid heat pump 'missed opportunity’
29 November 2024
A whitepaper exploring the policy landscape around hybrid heat pump systems has been launched to provide a series of key findings which inform a recommended rollout of the technology in the UK....
Samsung welcomes local MP to Manchester Training Centre
29 November 2024
Mike Kane, Labour MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East, visited Samsung Climate Solutions’ new state-of-the-art training centre in Sale, Manchester on Friday 22nd November to meet the local team, including customers James Hargreaves, Plug Me in and AXD ...
Rinnai – the Renaissance of Applied Products
27 November 2024
Rinnai’s Tony Gittings looks at developments in the Applied Products global arena with the sector set to grow by almost 7% Compound Annual Growth Rate. He looks at the impact of these developments on the wider HVAC commercial marketplace for all those in the supply chain
Trade body welcomes ‘boiler tax’ cut
21 November 2024
Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), the trade body that has campaigned vigorously against the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) aka the ‘boiler tax’ has today warmly welcomed the changes announced by the government. Despite facing fierce criticism ...
‘Globally increasing Legionella risk must become a priority’
20 November 2024
Amid rising concern about the increasing risk of legionella, legionella testing expert Hydrosense is calling on businesses and organisations to tackle the problem head-on by reviewing how they test, assess and manage water systems....
New partnership commissioned to accelerate roll-out of national heat network
20 November 2024
A new partnership has been appointed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to deliver progress under the Heat Network Zoning Consultancy Framework....
Over 50% of listed buildings in the lowest EPC ratings of D - G
20 November 2024
A Confused.com report has highlighted the challenges faced by owners of historic homes in improving energy performance while adhering to preservation regulations. As the demand for energy efficiency rises, it's crucial for potential buyers to ...
Building Safety Act awareness is rising, says report
20 November 2024
Research commissioned by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) shows that awareness of the Building Safety Act and its implications is growing across the building services sector....
Diversify into heat networks with fully funded training
20 November 2024
MEHNA (Manufacturers of Equipment for Heat Networks Association) is involved in a joint venture to provide funded training for people working in the heat network industry....
MP visits Mitsubishi Electric installation
20 November 2024
YTL Developments and Mitsubishi Electric welcome Claire Hazelgrove MP to Brabazon: the exciting new city district in the South-West...
Massive HVACR skills consultation gets underway
20 November 2024
A major task to update National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) sectors is taking place, and the industry is being asked to help by offering their insights through a public ...
100-year-old central London flats prove heat pump sceptics wrong
20 November 2024
An Edwardian-era social housing estate in Chelsea, central London, is the latest ‘complex to decarbonise’ building to get the renewable heating treatment, busting myths about whether heat pumps can work for old and existing buildings....
Report highlights growth in heat pump workforce needed to meet UK Net Zero targets
20 November 2024
A new report released by the Heat Pump Association highlights the sector is on track to train the future heat pump installation workforce needed to accelerate the deployment of heat pumps in line with projected targets, but certainty and increased ...
Two years to ‘fix indoor air quality’
20 November 2024
The change of government means the UK has a rare opportunity to add long overdue indoor air quality (IAQ) measures to revised building regulations, according to messages emerging from the third annual World Ventilation Day (#WorldVentil8Day)....
Domestic heating manufacturer earns B Corp Certification
20 November 2024
tepeo, the pioneering British ClimateTech company behind the ZEB, has announced it has achieved B Corp certification, becoming the first sustainable domestic heating manufacturer to do so. This certification places tepeo among a select group of only ...
More training will be crucial to heat network expansion
01 November 2024
The industry will have to ramp up targeted training to keep up with demand for new heat networks and increasing technical scrutiny, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....
Carver Group expands UK HVAC presence with acquisition of S&P Coil Products
01 November 2024
The Carver Group, a leader in climate control solutions, has acquired S&P Coil Products Limited in the UK....
Energy expert warns homeowners of 5 common heating myths
01 November 2024
Outdated heating myths continue to circulate, leading people to adopt practices that not only waste money but may also harm the environment. They should be working with proper industry experts to make the correct choices according to ...
Rural families and businesses back new report on renewable liquid gas
01 November 2024
Liquid Gas UK, the trade association for the renewable liquid gas industry in the UK, whose members supply 99% of LPG, has released a new report outlining the industry’s journey to Net Zero by 2050....
Engineers solving the wrong problems, says CIBSE President
01 November 2024
Buildings will become safer and more sustainable if building services engineers take a broader approach, according to CIBSE President Fiona Cousins....