In a speech by one of the key ministers responsible for energy strategy, the Government has shown it is on board with hydrogen heating for UK homes.

In a debate on the potential for hydrogen and a new HyNet Hydrogen Village trial at Whitby near Ellesmere Port, which is running alongside the Hy4Heat programme, the Rt Hon George Freeman, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, welcomed the trials as a vital first step towards gathering the necessary evidence for a wider roll-out. 

Mitsubishi Electric has announced that it will invest 1.44 billion Turkish lira (89.6 million GBP) in a new plant at Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Manufacturing Turkey Joint Stock Company (MACT), the company’s air-conditioner ... 

Now that a lifeline has been provided to the British public, energy expert Mike Foster, has said it is time for the Government to make some long-term policy decisions ... 

Training and fully accredited CPD courses are now available for booking through the Rinnai website. Rinnai is a registered provider of CPD courses with CPD UK and CIBSE. All Rinnai CPD’s are designed to facilitate a better technical understanding of ... 

A Take-Back Scheme launched by Wolseley and Grundfos, which encourages customers to return their heating circulators to be recycled to make new high performing pumps, is already having a major positive impact according to new figures.... 

The building services industry has been urged to rally behind new CIBSE President Kevin Mitchell’s campaign to inspire a new generation of engineers who can help society solve its big technical and scientific challenges.... 

Transitioning oil homes to renewable liquid fuels will take centre stage at OFTEC’s 2022 conference where industry leaders will meet to discuss the progress made towards delivering a sustainable low carbon future for the off-grid sector.... 

Building services provider J S Wright has promoted two highly experienced members of staff to directors.... 

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) welcomed the official launch of the the Boiler Upgrade Scheme this week.... 

Panasonic has opened new UK premises, dedicated to the HVACR+ market, which includes its largest UK training centre, kitted out with fully functioning units for hands-on experience.... 

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have launched new guidance AM17: Heat pumps for large non-domestic buildings....

Arup have worked as technical authors under the direction of the CIBSE Technical team supported by a Steering Group comprising industry stakeholders and representatives including developers, landlords, occupiers, designers, installers, operators, manufacturers, and other specialists. 

Responding to a new industry study by consultancy company LCP suggesting the UK is wasting 50% of the energy it generates, trade body the Hot Water Association (HWA) says ‘the government must step up its efforts.... 

Baxi Commercial Solutions is returning to face-to-face product training at its Warwick Commercial Training Academy, with the first of the courses taking place this month.... 

Over £250 million of funding has been awarded to heat network schemes under the Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) since it opened its doors to applicants in 2018. The total Capex of schemes offered HNIP funding exceeds £826 million ... 

Professor Catherine Noakes, one of the leading experts in ventilation and the transmission of airborne infection, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.... 

The BESA National Awards 2022 are open for entries... 

Trade unions and scientists want employers to sign a pledge to protect the health and well-being of their employees by improving workplace conditions, including turning their buildings into ‘safe havens’ from polluted air.... 

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has relaunched its National Awards after a pandemic enforced two-year break.... 

Daikin Applied UK operations manager Steve Anderson is retiring after nearly half a century in the industry.... 

Spirotech has invested in a new logistics partnership and distribution centre to provide faster delivery and enhanced service for customers across the UK....