UK News
Lack of demand affects heat pump sales
UK: A lack of customer demand is holding back heat pump sales in the UK, according to a new report by sustainable innovation charity Nesta. …
Kensa in new-build homes deal
UK: Heat pump manufacturer Kensa has joined forces with utility company GTC to deliver low-cost renewable heating and cooling to thousands of new-build homes a year….
Airedale’s 1974 band leads 50th celebrations
UK: A band formed by employees of Leeds-based critical cooling company Airedale led the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations last weekend….
SBS opens Nottingham branch
UK: Smith Brothers has opened a new branch in Nottingham, the fourth new SBS branch to open in the last 12 months….
HPA lists heat pump priorities for future government
UK: The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has called for the incoming UK government to prioritise a number of key initiatives to provide the sector with confidence and clarity….
Wolseley acquires renewable equipment company
UK: The Wolseley Group has announced the acquisition of Renewable Equipment Solutions (RES), the Yeovil-based designer and supplier of bespoke domestic and commercial renewable equipment….
Hometree offers heat pump finance
UK: Energy services company Hometree has raised £250m of debt financing from Barclays to accelerate green home improvements with “pay as you save” finance for UK homeowners….
Amy Gittoes joins Climalife
UK: Amy Gittoes, the former commercial manager of the now defunct Hereford-based refrigeration company Arctic Circle, has joined Climalife UK….
Freedom for Baxi heat pumps
UK: Distributor Freedom Heat Pumps has added Baxi products to its portfolio, which already includes Samsung, Hitachi and Midea brands alongside a full range of complementary accessories and cylinders….
Panasonic partners with social landlord
UK: Panasonic has partnered with social housing provider Together Housing to switch homes across the North of England from gas boilers to heat pumps….