New heat pump technology from Hewer
Hewer, a family-run heating, mechanical, electrical, and renewable energy business, has launched Heat Saviour, a technology that aims to simplify heat pump installations and maintenance. As part of its Net Zero plan, the Government aims to install 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2028, with gas boilers banned in new homes from 2027. Yet, according to […]
Data reveals ‘postcode lottery’ for clean tech installations
Octopus Energy has today released new data revealing significant regional disparities in the time customers have to wait for approvals to install new EV chargers, heat pumps or solar panels. Such approvals are needed to ensure that the local electricity network can support the new connection. If the network can’t cope, a grid upgrade may be […]
Electricians named most trusted source for green home advice
Electricians are the most trusted advisers in the UK when it comes to clean energy technologies like solar panels, heat pumps, and electric vehicle chargers, according to new YouGov polling commissioned by ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association), in collaboration with electrical certification body, Certsure. The findings, published today as part of ECA’s new Blueprint for Electrification: […]
Daikin announces training course milestone
Daikin, an HVAC specialist and a provider of free training courses, has announced that in 2024, it delivered face-to-face training to 6,132 installers, equipping professionals with the skills needed to implement low-carbon heating and cooling solutions effectively. Daikin says that this initiative reinforces the company’s commitment to empowering UK installers, commissioning, and service engineers with […]
NICEIC announces Spring series of The Wire
NICEIC, the certification and training body for the electrical industry, has announced that the Spring edition of its CPD-accredited webinar series, The Wire, will begin on 8 May. The Wire is a free resource for NICEIC-certified businesses designed to keep viewers on top of industry developments, hone their technical knowledge, and help their business stay […]
Primary school benefits from heat pump cascade installation
Two Tyneham 290HT 27kW air source heat pumps from Hamworthy Heating, a British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, have been installed in cascade for underfloor heating in a new extension at a primary school in Cambridge. To accurately meet the heating requirements of the new school extension and ensure an […]
MCS now an approved scheme for Clean Heat Market Mechanism
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) has been announced as an approved certification scheme for the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM). The CHMM launched on 1 April and is designed to support the adoption of heat pumps by requiring boiler manufacturers to increase their share of heat pump sales. All heat pump installations under the scheme must […]
Data shows strong start to year for small-scale renewables
The latest data from MCS reveals a strong start to the year for small-scale renewables. Speaking about the data, Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS, comments, “February continued the strong start to the year for small-scale renewables. There were more than 27,000 certified installations in February, bringing the total for the year so far to more […]
South Yorkshire primary school goes green
Pupils and teachers at Marshland Primary Academy in Moorends, near Doncaster, part of Venn Academy Trust, are celebrating cutting their carbon footprint after successfully installing a modern ground source heat pump system and other state-of-the-art energy efficiency measures. Working with Kensa, a manufacturer and installer of ground source heat pumps, the school is trailblazing how […]
NAPIT welcomes Climate Change Committee report
NAPIT has welcomed the Climate Change Committee report, which says switching to EVs and heat pumps will save householders cash while also helping the planet. The Government’s climate advisers say households could save hundreds of pounds a year if they switch away from volatile fossil fuels to heat pumps and EVs instead. The Climate Change […]