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News Archive - May 2023

HVACR LIVE: Have your say! 25 May 2023

Thank you to again to everyone who exhibited or attended the 2023 HVAC & Refrigeration Live show. We were thrilled to welcome you all back to the industry's biggest dedicated HVAC & Refrigeration event after a five-year absence....


Net Zero will make the UK ‘warmer and richer’ 25 May 2023

The MP who signed the UK’s Net Zero pledge into law has told an industry podcast that adapting buildings will deliver economic growth and better quality of life....


Study into classroom CO2 levels highlights need for better ventilation in schools 25 May 2023

Evotech Air Quality, a provider of indoor air quality solutions, has released the results of a one-year study into CO2 levels in schools. The report highlights the need for better ventilation in schools after the company installed more than 150 ...


OFTEC launches 2023 conference as policy support for renewable liquid fuels grows 25 May 2023

OFTEC has announced details of its 2023 conference where industry leaders will meet to discuss the growing support and mounting evidence for renewable liquid fuels, as the government faces increasing pressure to back the low carbon solution....


Fluing issue could be problematic for data centres 25 May 2023

Contractors working on data centre construction are being warned about a costly oversight that could lead to downtime and costly remedial work, according to a new sector report....


ISH China & CIHE 2023 closes on a high note, promoting a greener HVAC industry 25 May 2023

ISH China & CIHE concluded on 13 May, successfully showcasing the most advanced HVAC products and technologies, attracting 1,065 exhibitors to showcase the latest innovations in the industry....


ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR HVR AWARDS 2023 25 May 2023

The HVR Awards – the prestigious scheme for the recognition of excellence from across the heating and ventilating sector – is now open for entries for 2023....


BP & Centrica plan huge northern England hydrogen projects 19 May 2023

Multiple hydrogen projects, valued into billions of pounds, are being pursued in northern England by large global energy companies such as BP, Centrica, Lhyfe and Equinor....


Aermec founder Giordano Riello dies 18 May 2023

Aermec UK has announced the death of its founder Giordano Riello, who has died aged 97 at his home near Verona....


Cornish village offers a blueprint for rural decarbonisation 18 May 2023

A pioneering new project, converting a rural coastal village in Cornwall’s heating to run off Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), has shown how renewable liquid fuels can offer a solution for hundreds of thousands of rural homes to decarbonise their ...


Brits ‘significantly’ changed their winter behaviour due to cost of living 18 May 2023

New research from heating and hot water provider Worcester Bosch has found that nearly 70% of the UK population changed their behaviour and lifestyle in an attempt to tackle rising energy bills....


District heating experts join forces to fast-track low carbon heating revolution 18 May 2023

With low carbon heating a high priority for the country, district heating experts will meet on 6 June 2023 at the REHAU Hub at The Building Centre in London to explore and debate industry challenges, as well as witness the launch of REHAU’s new Clip-...


Low carbon heating apprentices get King’s approval 18 May 2023

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed the selection of low carbon heating and sustainable engineering qualifications for special recognition in honour of the coronation of King Charles III....


BEAMA launches Future Homes standard report to government and industry 18 May 2023

BEAMA’s Future Homes Standard Phase 1 Impact Report, launched this week, lays out a framework to prepare for the changes coming through from 2025, focusing on a range of technology options best suited to a variety of dwelling and occupancy profiles....


Green Heat Network Fund awards over £91 million to decarbonise buildings 18 May 2023

Triple Point Heat Networks Investment Management has announced that seven low carbon heat networks have secured offers of funding from the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF). Schemes in East London, Bradford, Rotherham, Cornwall, Huddersfield, Yorkshire,...


Viessmann earns coveted accreditation 11 May 2023

Viessmann has been officially accredited as a Great Place to Work-Certified organisation....


Heat network operators urged to take advantage of funding 11 May 2023

Heat network technology provider, Evinox is sign-posting heat network operators to access the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) – which is the part of Government’s Net Zero Commitment 2050 – while the funding is available, warning of potential ...


New phase of heat pump training launched 11 May 2023

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a new round of free heat pump installation training to help the industry upskill its workforce in line with soaring demand as the market grows....


Time to get ahead on ventilation and IAQ strategies  11 May 2023

A recent report conducted by Imperial College London shows the real, long-term impacts of air pollution, and is a reminder to building owners that good ventilation is vital to protect people from harmful consequences....


Secon appoints new managing director 11 May 2023

Renewables distributor Secon has appointed Chris Caldwell as managing director. He succeeds Kevin Carling, who takes on a new role as group chief executive....


Uponor approved for Net Zero target by Science Based Targets Initiative 11 May 2023

Global provider of sustainable water solutions for buildings and infrastructure, Uponor, has announced that its new, ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets were approved on 20 April 2023 by the Science Based Targets initiative (...


Green fingered volunteers help children’s hospice 11 May 2023

Colleagues at heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes got their hands dirty to help refresh the garden of a Barnet children’s hospice....


Mitsubishi Electric teams up with college to tackle climate change 11 May 2023

Mitsubishi Electric has teamed-up with Harlow College to establish The Renewable Energy Training Centre, a new on-campus project for the next generation of heating engineers to train using green technologies....


Role of digital growing despite continued dominance of over-counter merchant sales 11 May 2023

The findings of a recent report have indicated the growing need for independent merchants to find the right balance between fulfilling in-person trade sales and providing support via digital channels....


Martindale Electric celebrates 95 years of electrical safety 11 May 2023

Martindale Electric, electrical safety testing brand, is celebrating 95 years of innovation and service....


Global foodservice chain embraces Rinnai’s H1, H2 & H3 concept into rolling programme for UK 11 May 2023

Rinnai’s H1/H2/H3 concept of utilising the best available solution for heating and hot water needs on any given commercial site has been fully embraced by a global foodservice & retail chain which is in the process of updating its UK outlets to ...


BP & Centrica plan huge Northern England hydrogen projects 09 May 2023

Multiple hydrogen projects, valued into billions of pounds, are being pursued in northern England by large global energy companies such as BP, Centrica, Lhyfe and Equinor....


Government must stop ‘out of touch’ policy, says HHIC 04 May 2023

The Government should put an end to the proposed Clean Heat Market Mechanism says the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council (HHIC), as the second consultation on it runs until 8 June....


Retrofit failure could spark new energy crisis, warns BESA 04 May 2023

A collective failure to retrofit commercial buildings to meet net zero targets threatens to ignite a new energy crisis, according to the Building Engineering Services Association(BESA)....


Vaillant expands training with new partner centre 04 May 2023

With the drive to encourage more installers to diversify into heat pumps in order to achieve the nation’s target of 600k heat pump installs each year by 2028 intensifying, Vaillant has expanded its in-person training facilities, with the opening of ...


Baxi parent company BDR Thermea appoints new COO 04 May 2023

The parent company to Baxi and leading manufacturer of smart thermal comfort solutions, BDR Thermea, has appointed Luigi La Morgia as chief operating officer. Luigi will join the management board and report directly to chief executive Bertrand ...


ISH China & CIHE 2023 to delve into the future of clean energy heating 04 May 2023

This year’s ISH China & CIHE – China’s leading international trade fair for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sanitation & home comfort systems will take place from 11 – 13 May at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) ...


Welwyn heat pump training centre receives ministerial visit  04 May 2023

Grant Shapps, MP and Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero, visited the Panasonic Heating & Cooling HQ and Heat Pump Training Centre in Welwyn Garden City...


OFTEC reaffirms industry commitment to sustainable bioliquids 04 May 2023

OFTEC has secured publication of a new Publicly Available Specification (PAS 5420) to assure the sustainability of renewable liquid fuels such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as part of its commitment to offer low carbon heating solutions for ...