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News Archive - January 2024

Rinnai – New Product Launch Programme of Low GWP Heat Pumps, Electric Water Heaters, Hot Water Cylinders & Plate Heat Exchangers 30 January 2024

Rinnai expand products for heating and water heating in all fuels - gas, electric and renewables.


Logic4training welcomes new head of marketing 25 January 2024

Logic4training, the South East's leading training provider for the trades, has appointed Harry Budd as its new head of marketing....


Carrier unveils training vehicle to kick off roadshow 25 January 2024

Toshiba Carrier UK has launched a dedicated demonstration training vehicle focusing on air-to-water heat pumps with products across its portfolio of brands including Toshiba, Riello, and Vokèra....


HPA proposes a Domestic Heat Pump Tariff Discount 25 January 2024

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has published its latest research on options for overcoming the distortive impact of Environmental and Social Obligations on the domestic heating market. This report and extensive background analysis sets out the ...


Building Safety Act already changing the legal landscape 25 January 2024

This year will see significant change to the legal liabilities of building services contractors because of new powers introduced under the Building Safety Act, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....


Free retrofit training course to unlock career paths for heating engineers 25 January 2024

Heating engineers and contractors can now access a free course from a retrofit knowledge and skills provider to kickstart their career in retrofit....


BESA appoints first head of business development 18 January 2024

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed Simon Lunt as its first head of business development as part of a wider strategic review....


Networked heat solution for UK house build market 18 January 2024

Utility infrastructure partner GTC has launched a new solution that aims to transform how new homes are heated across the UK....


New year boost for heat network training 18 January 2024

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched an industry-wide training scheme for heat network engineers backed by government funding....


The women leading the charge towards a greener future  18 January 2024

From the boardroom to the factory floor, women in science and engineering are playing a pivotal role in helping The Kensa Group bring zero carbon heating and cooling to the masses....


Clean Heat Cashback Pledge 18 January 2024

Worcester Bosch plans to introduce an exclusive new Clean Heat Cashback Pledge to support consumers and installers alike with the transition to Bosch electrified heat pumps and hybrid systems....


Best practice guide to prevent frozen condensate issues during cold snaps 18 January 2024

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is encouraging heating engineers to ensure that condensate discharge pipes are installed correctly, and any installations are upgraded where they have a risk of freezing in extreme cold weather.

With cold temperatures predicted across Europe, some households could experience issues related to the condensate discharge pipe freezing and becoming blocked with ice. While it is the responsibility of a heating engineer to confirm that the condensate discharge pipe has been fitted and insulated correctly, prolonged sub-zero temperatures may still raise the need to thaw the pipe.

 

 


New ventilation training programme tackles damp and mould in homes 11 January 2024

A training course and qualification, focused on creating a new generation of specialists with the skillset to help address the issues of damp and mould in UK housing, has been launched by national trade body the Property Care Association (PCA)...


BCIA announces new VP, plus new additions to the management committee 11 January 2024

Jen Vickers of Crown House Technologies has been elected as the next Vice-President of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA)....


Could your business benefit from an apprentice in 2024? 11 January 2024

Building services training provider, Logic4training, is introducing a new 19+ apprenticeship programme and is calling for employers interested in taking on an apprentice....


Considered approach needed to address humidity threat to construction projects from latest storms 11 January 2024

With the opening days of 2024 seeing widespread flooding across Europe in the wake of Storm Henk, temporary power and temperature control solutions provider, Aggreko, is raising awareness within the construction industry of the risks to projects ...


What you can achieve by switching to a heat pump revealed 11 January 2024

British Gas has created a calculator where the user can get a personalised estimate for how much CO2 they could reduce their household emissions by switching from traditional home heating systems to a modern heat pump. The service provider estimates ...


Carrier completes acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions 11 January 2024

Carrier Global Corporation has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions from the Viessmann Group. The transaction marks a step forward in Carrier’s portfolio transformation, further strengthening the company’s ...


Confusion over UK energy direction 10 January 2024

Chris Goggin examines the current state of UK domestic energy policy that focuses on the implementation of clean energy dispersal. As the UK phases out fossil fuels for renewable alternatives a considerable amount of work must be completed for the UK to become carbon neutral. Following is a brief overview of the indecision, chaos, and confusion that the UK energy market finds itself in.


Heat pump production begins at Stiebel Eltron's German manufacturing site 04 January 2024

Stiebel Eltron’s supply chain is set to be further strengthened throughout 2024 as heat pump production began at the company’s Höxter facility in Germany....


Milton Keynes installer wins £500 Christmas treat from smart thermostat firm 04 January 2024

A Newport Pagnell heating installer had a £500 boost for Christmas just a month after signing up to smart thermostat company tado°....


New Year’s resolutions for the industry 04 January 2024

As many look to set goals for the year ahead, Kevin Wellman, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) sets out what he hopes will be collective resolutions for plumbing and heating engineers in 2024:...


Make 2024 the year of retrofit – BESA 04 January 2024

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has urged the UK government to help accelerate growth in the number of whole building retrofit projects carried out during 2024....