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26th June 2024

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.
26th June 2024

BESA repeats R290 competence concerns

UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called for all engineers working on R290 (propane) systems to receive appropriate specialised training for handling flammable refrigerants.
25th June 2024

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. 
22nd June 2024

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.
21st June 2024

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.
20th June 2024

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.
18th June 2024

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.
17th June 2024

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.
16th June 2024

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.
14th June 2024

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.
12th June 2024

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.
11th June 2024

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.
11th June 2024

Fiona Cousins appointed CIBSE president

UK: CIBSE has appointed Fiona Cousins of Arup as its new president. She takes over from Adrian Catchpole.
10th June 2024

Aqua Cooling adds northern facility

UK: Hampshire-based temperature control company Aqua Cooling has added a northern manufacturing facility and office in Scunthorpe.
10th June 2024

IMS Heat Pumps joins Hometree Group

UK: Hometree Group, the London-based residential energy services company, has acquired contractor IMS Heat Pumps.
5th June 2024

Miliband visits Kensa Heat Pumps

UK: Ed Miliband, the shadow secretary for Energy and Net Zero, toured ground-source heat pump company Kensa’s Cornwall factory today.
3rd June 2024

Flint joins Fujitsu as Carroll becomes deputy CEO

UK: Deane Flint has joined Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK as chief operating officer, replacing Ian Carroll, who moves to become deputy CEO and retains overall responsibility for UK operations.
1st June 2024

Refrigeration topics on the menu

UK: Continuing its series of Technical Breakfast Briefings, the Hampshire Refrigeration Society’s next meeting will take place on Tuesday 11 June 2024.
29th May 2024

Lisa Ashworth appointed BSRIA CEO

UK: Lisa Ashworth has been appointed as the new CEO of the UK research and information body BSRIA from June 1.
29th May 2024

Carrier Transicold increases capacity

UK: Carrier Transicold has significantly increased its installation capability, skills and capacity in the UK to meet the growing demand for engineless refrigeration systems. 
29th May 2024

National merchant to sell Ecodan heat pumps

UK: The full range of Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan heat pumps and hot water cylinders are to be stocked at City Plumbing branches across the UK.