Kensa partners with Passiv UK on heat pump controls
Kensa, a British heat pump manufacturer, has partnered with Passiv UK, a developer of smart thermostats and energy management systems, to offer the Passiv Smart Thermostat with its heat pump systems. Under the agreement, the thermostat will be supplied as a compatible control option for Kensa heat pumps, designed to optimise flow temperature automatically and […]
UK Power Networks adds heat pumps to flexibility market
Distribution network operator UK Power Networks’ Distribution System Operator (DNO) has integrated heat pumps into its Localflex flexibility trading platform, allowing households to support electricity grid balancing. More than 6,000 heat pumps are now connected across London, the East, and the South East. The systems can respond to grid signals, enabling homes to pre-heat when […]
Worcester Bosch partners with Passiv UK on heat pump controls
Heating manufacturer Worcester Bosch and Passiv UK, a developer of smart thermostats and energy management systems for heat pumps, have partnered to enable smart control for heat pump installations. The deal means that the Passiv Smart Thermostat is now compatible with the Worcester Bosch Compress 2000 air source heat pump range. The companies say the […]
‘Rising demand for energy-saving products despite cost barrier’
By 2050, four in five homes that will exist in the UK have already been built today, but in order to reach the UK’s net zero goals, most will require retrofitting with low-carbon heating systems and energy-efficient improvements. As the Government’s Warm Homes Plan sets out to help households save up to £600 off energy […]
NAPIT welcomes Government’s Warm Homes Plan
Certification body and training provider NAPIT has welcomed the Government’s just-released ‘Warm Homes Plan’. The £15 billion plan will see direct support for householders to install technologies such as solar panels and a battery, zero- and low-interest loans for solar panels, and continued support for heat pump installs. There will also be support for renters […]
‘Cold snap proves heat pumps’ effectiveness’
As the UK experiences another spell of freezing winter weather, new data from Octopus Energy, one of the UK’s largest energy suppliers, suggests modern heat pumps are keeping homes just as warm as gas boilers – while reportedly keeping customers happier with their heating and their bills. A new survey of more than 1,800 UK […]
NAPIT welcomes extra tech included in Boiler Upgrade Scheme
NAPIT, a company developing green skills and compliance, has welcomed an announcement by the Government this week that the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is being expanded to offer a £2,500 discount off the cost of installing an air-to-air heat pump, which can provide both heat in winter and cooling in summer. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme currently […]
Grant UK launches updated Aerona³ heat pump training
Grant UK, a British manufacturer of heating systems, has expanded its eLearning Academy with a new, on-demand training course for heating engineers and installers. The updated Aerona³ ASHP Installer course provides the latest information on the Aerona³ R32 air source heat pump range, featuring new interactive elements to enhance learning and engagement. Launched in 2020, […]
UK heat pump training surges despite barriers to upskilling
New research has shown how heating installers and plumbers across the UK are stepping up to meet the demand for low-carbon heating, but also how regional disparities remain. Across the UK, 58% of professionals have already trained or upskilled in heat pumps, with a further 34% planning to do so within the next 12 months. […]
EDF launches HPIN Direct to boost heat pump installations
EDF Heat Pumps, a UK installer of air source heat pumps owned by EDF Energy, has launched HPIN Direct, a new umbrella scheme designed to widen access to heat pump installation for smaller firms and independent installers. The scheme went live on 4 September 2025. Developed in partnership with manufacturer Daikin UK, HPIN Direct aims […]