UK News
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.