News Archive - February 2026
Buildings, infrastructure and renewables drive Net Zero initiatives for local authorities
26 February 2026
Research has revealed that many local authorities in England are making significant strides in retrofitting their buildings, adopting renewable energy and electrifying infrastructure as part of their Net Zero journeys....
Industry urges clients to step up safety compliance
26 February 2026
A coalition of construction industry organisations has launched a campaign to encourage clients to speed up adoption of building safety standards....
Daikin celebrates 32,000 VRV5 installations across Europe
26 February 2026
Daikin, the global originator of Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) technology, has reached the significant milestone of over 32,000 VRV5 system installations across Europe....
New data confirms heating controls as leading low-cost carbon cutter
25 February 2026
Drayton, specialists in heating controls, has revealed how upgrading heating controls is one of the most cost-effective ways to cut carbon emissions and reduce bills, according to the latest analysis of Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) data....
Test cheats reinforce need for digital vigilance
25 February 2026
The police swoop on a suspected fraudulent test centre should serve as a wake-up call for everyone responsible for health & safety on construction sites, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....
Is the Chaos Politics of NetZero Progressing to NotZero?
25 February 2026
Rinnai Hybrid Systems – a Practical Path of NetZero Energy Provision?
24 February 2026
Rinnai Director Chris Goggin evaluates the benefits of installing hybrid heating and hot water systems. Hybrid configurations can improve energy costs whilst offering performance that does not inhibit the continuity of daily operations that commercial properties require.
GENERAL HVAC Solutions UK appoints new COO
18 February 2026
GENERAL HVAC Solutions UK has announced the appointment of Phil Baker as its new Chief Operating Officer. The move further strengthens its senior leadership team as the business looks ahead to its next phase of development....
Sustainable heating specialist strengthens team with new business development manager
18 February 2026
Hewer Facilities Management, a specialist in sustainable heating solutions, has appointed Adam Daly as business development manager to support the rollout of its pioneering Heat Saviour technology nationwide....
Nuaire celebrates long service and a people-first culture built over decades
18 February 2026
Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire, based in Caerphilly, has celebrated the loyalty and dedication of its employees at a long service awards event – a reflection of a workplace culture that has been built and ...
New data shows domestic combustion emissions fall twice as fast as national average
18 February 2026
The Stove Industry Association (SIA) has welcomed the latest UK Government statistics confirming a further reduction in particulate emissions from domestic combustion....
BSRIA publishes guidance on damp and mould risks
18 February 2026
As the industry responds to an evolving regulatory landscape, the Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA) has launched BG 90/2026 Dealing with Mould in Social Housing, a comprehensive technical guide designed to support ...
UK heat pump sales reach record high in 2025, but more must be done to meet targets
17 February 2026
New data published by the Heat Pump Association UK shows that heat pump sales reached another record high in 2025, with over 125,000 units sold in the UK, a 27% increase on the previous year....
Rinnai: Hydrogen Blend Trial Success at Lincolnshire Power Station
16 February 2026
Baxi launches MCS umbrella service to slash admin for installers
11 February 2026
Baxi has launched a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) umbrella service for air source heat pump (ASHP) installers. The scheme makes the MCS journey for installers straightforward by taking care of the design, compliance and paperwork, so ...
UK renewable liquid gas supply reaches 25 million litres as industry scales up for Net Zero
11 February 2026
The UK’s liquified petroleum gas (LPG) sector is now supplying 25 million litres of renewable liquid gases to customers nationwide, according to new figures published in Liquid Gas UK’s latest industry census....
MEHNA launches new National Guide for HIU Installation, Commissioning and Servicing under HNTAS
11 February 2026
The Manufacturers of Equipment for Heat Networks Association (MEHNA) has launched a new industry guidance document to support installers, commissioners and service engineers working with Heat Interface Units (HIUs) under the UK’s new Heat Network ...
Future plumbers inspired with hands-on training at Stephenson College
11 February 2026
Conex Bänninger is continuing to champion the benefits of press-fit technology by taking its national training campaign directly to the next generation of installers. As part of this ongoing initiative, the company visited students at Stephenson ...
British Standard needed to boost heat pumps
11 February 2026
Heating industry leaders are calling on government to urgently introduce a comprehensive national standard for heat pump installation, warning that the current system leaves consumers exposed to inconsistent quality and rising bills....
ADEY backs breakthrough UK facility to close the loop on rare earth magnets
11 February 2026
ADEY has supported the University of Birmingham in the official opening of a breakthrough, commercial-scale rare earth magnet recycling facility at Tyseley Energy Park. The project sees short-loop recycling processes for rare earth magnets, used ...
BEAMA warns government: smart electricity system success depends on industry alignment
11 February 2026
Following the conclusion of the Energy Smart Appliances Regulations (ESA) Consultation, as part of DESNZ’s Smart and Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES), BEAMA is calling for targeted adjustments to the Government’s proposed reforms to ...
Reputation of apprenticeships on a knife edge – BESA
11 February 2026
Recent government announcements have left employers and training providers fearing for the future of apprenticeships, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....
New guide to support industry shift to low-temperature heating
04 February 2026
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has launched a new technical guide, ‘An Introduction to Low-Temperature Hydronic Heating Systems’, supporting the industry’s transition to lower-temperature, more energy-efficient ...
Advanced training facility upskills HVAC industry
04 February 2026
A new education facility has opened its doors to advance skills and knowledge across the UK heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry....
£22.5BN economic opportunity if UK accelerates heat decarbonisation
04 February 2026
The Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK) has published new analysis showing that the transition to low carbon residential heating represents a significant economic, employment and energy security opportunity. The findings come as the UK Government ...
Data reveals 95% satisfaction rate for Boiler Upgrade Scheme installations
04 February 2026
New figures from MCS, the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewables like heat pumps, has revealed a 95% satisfaction rate among customers of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), which provides homeowners with a grant of up to £7,500 towards the cost ...
Vaillant welcomes MP to heat pump facility
04 February 2026
As the UK Government published details of its £15bn Warm Homes Plan, Vaillant welcomed Katie White OBE MP Labour Member of Parliament for Leeds North West and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, ...
Industry reacts to Warm Homes Plan
04 February 2026
The industry has broadly supported the UK government’s long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which details support to help people install heat pumps, rooftop solar panels and insulation in their homes. However, some in the sector felt it didn’t go far enough ...