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Russia looks to restructure map & world energy issues

Rinnai's Chris Goggin explores current global energy matters embellished by the Ukraine crises. If a prolonged insurgency materialises during the up and coming years, what will this mean for global energy provision and costs?

22 Mar 2022

Don’t go ‘like for like’ trade up

When a stored water system or unit comes to the end of its working life it is assumed that replacing ‘like for like’ is the best option. But, says Pete Seddon for Rinnai, ‘If we look at the ‘like for like’, out with the old one and in with the same ...

2 Mar 2022

Japan commits to blue hydrogen ambition

Chris Goggin of Rinnai explores Japan’s future energy ambitions to introduce blue hydrogen as its national energy source and how this move could facilitate the fuel being a viable international solution towards decarbonisation....

1 Feb 2022

UK media bias in energy transition?

Rinnai’s Chris Goggin looks at some of the reasons why he believes the UK media may be favouring some energy vectors over others in the current era of transition to Decarbonisation and Net Zero...

11 Jan 2022

New stove emissions regulation sets a minimum standard

From 1 January 2022, a new regulation will impose Ecodesign requirements for solid fuel local space heaters. Regulation (EU) 2015/1185 24/5/2015 describes the requirements which will harmonise energy consumption, particulate matter (PM), organic ...

13 Dec 2021

Why the UK is behind when it comes to heat pumps

It comes as no surprise that as a country, we are trying to not only become more efficient, but to make more conscious decisions when it comes to the environment. As we continue to come out of the coronavirus pandemic, this has never been more ...

12 Nov 2021

Driving woodburning change

Concerns about domestic woodburning in the UK and its impact on air quality have recently been brought to the fore again by groups such as Mums For Lungs. HETAS has weighed in on the issue saying it recognises that this is a hugely complex challenge ...

10 Nov 2021

Close cooperation is needed to meet Net Zero goals

Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) chairman Paul White says the body plans to continue working closely with its membership and government as this will be crucial to meeting the challenges of Net Zero.

Mr White was addressing guests at the annual FETA luncheon held at The Brewery in London this month.

10 Nov 2021

Who has the power in the geopolitics of global energy?

Chris Goggin of Rinnai looks at some of the global political developments happening as the world aims for de-carbonisation....

30 Sep 2021

Humidity Solutions managing director John Barker with the Vapac team including Richard Leese, general manager for Nortek Global in Europe

Importance of humidity underlined as brand turns 50

Humidity Solutions managing director John Barker has highlighted the critical importance of humidity control in buildings, at an event marking the 50th anniversary of the production of the Vapac brand of humidifiers in the UK....

2 Jul 2021

Malcolm Farrow, head of public affairs, OFTEC

Heat and Buildings Strategy must be high on ambition and pragmatism to truly level up

The importance of this year’s UK-hosted COP26 cannot be overstated. With uncertainty around how many more opportunities there will be to decide on the meaningful actions needed to avoid a global climate catastrophe, the stakes could hardly be higher....

23 Jun 2021

BioLPG– the answer to quick carbon saving for installers

Karl Bateman, national specifier manager at Calor, explains why the challenges of off-grid rural homes mean that boilers will continue to have a place, and why sustainable fuels such as BioLPG offer installers an easy way to deliver carbon-...

17 Jun 2021

Air conditioning manager at Wolseley Climate, Jerry Hall

Optimising maintenance

Regular maintenance is vital for air conditioning and can add value to contractors and their customers’ business. Air conditioning manager at Wolseley Climate, Jerry Hall, looks at best practice and offers tips for achieving optimal results.

15 Jun 2021

Change ahead for HVAC market

Haier HVAC Solutions European general manager Bob Cowlard discusses how the industry is adapting as we emerge from lockdown.

15 Jun 2021

Damper testing – it’s the next multi-million pound industry

There are as many as 100 million fire and smoke dampers installed in UK buildings and each one should be tested at least annually, but BESA believes only a tiny proportion are meeting regulatory requirements. As awareness grows, can the industry ...

9 Jun 2021

Radiators are good partners to heat pumps

The development of lower temperature heating systems, utilising renewable heating appliances, such as air source heat pumps, has given rise to a number of questions including where do components we have got to know and love over the years fit into ...

9 Jun 2021

Stewart Clements, director of the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council

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Russia looks to restructure map & world energy issues

Don’t go ‘like for like’ trade up

Japan commits to blue hydrogen ambition

UK media bias in energy transition?

New stove emissions regulation sets a minimum standard

Why the UK is behind when it comes to heat pumps

Driving woodburning change

Close cooperation is needed to meet Net Zero goals

Who has the power in the geopolitics of global energy?

Importance of humidity underlined as brand turns 50

Heat and Buildings Strategy must be high on ambition and pragmatism to truly level up

BioLPG– the answer to quick carbon saving for installers

Optimising maintenance

Change ahead for HVAC market

Damper testing – it’s the next multi-million pound industry

Radiators are good partners to heat pumps

The next step to a sustainable future

UFH growth in high-rise heating

What’s driving tall building expansion?

Industry needs a hybrid workforce

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