UK News
Government needs to inspire 12x increase in heat pumps
UK: Over three million homes need to install heat pumps or other low-carbon heating over the course of this parliament, a 12-fold increase over the last parliament, new analysis finds….
Ideal’s heat pump R&D centre takes shape
UK: Steelwork for Ideal Heating’s new £19.2m UK Technology Centre in Hull is now in place as the facility prepares for opening in early 2025….
BRA calls for mandatory training on all refrigerants
UK: The British Refrigeration Association (BRA) has urged the new Labour government to consult on mandatory training for all refrigerants as part of the F-gas consultation….
CIBSE and BESA agree strategic alliance
UK: Two of the UK’s main building services organisations have agreed a strategic alliance to work on key initiatives….
InstallerShow records 20,290 attendance
UK: Last week’s InstallerShow at the NEC Birmingham attracted 20,290 visitors – a 38% increase on last year’s event – according to the organiser. …
SKILLcard goes digital
UK: A digital version of the Engineering Services SKILLcard allowing users to access all their technical and health & safety qualifications is now available via a mobile phone app….
Samsung signs HP distribution deal
UK: Samsung has signed a UK distribution deal with Exeter-based heat pump supplier Unitherm (UK)….
Vaillant partners with Heat Geek
UK: Vaillant UK has formed a partnership with the Heat Geek community of independent heating engineers in an effort to drive heat pump uptake….
Interest in Boiler Upgrade Scheme rises
UK: Applications to the UK’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) rose to 2,987 applications last month, a 26% increase on April….
UK’s largest low carbon energy network comes to London
UK: E.ON and Australian real estate developer Lendlease have signed an agreement to build a pioneering low-carbon energy network for 6,400 new homes and business properties at Silvertown in east London….