Government told to be bold with HVO heating
Trade Associations UKIFDA and OFTEC have welcomed the publication of a new Biomass Policy Statement (BPS), which they said reaffirms the role of renewable liquid fuels in decarbonising the off-grid sector
Rise in deadly gas appliances identified by engineers
Dangerous gas appliances are being identified in the home every single month, according to a majority of installers
RSK Group acquires Carbon Zero Consulting
RSK Group, an integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business, has announced the acquisition of four businesses across the environmental services sector
Act now to future proof hot water systems
Regulations relating to non-condensing water heater replacement could well be changing in the near future. If businesses and organisations are to avoid costly, extended downtime in the months ahead, they need to start planning now, says Andy Green, technical director at Baxi Commercial Solutions
Scalding and burns data shows ongoing risk
Scalding injuries caused by heating appliances, radiators and pipes continue to pose a serious issue for the young and elderly
Baxi hires new sales and specification director – commercial
Baxi has hired Rob Erwood as sales and specification director of its commercial solutions division
Green Homes Grant offers “limited opportunity” for installers, says APHC
A new Green Homes Grant scheme offers little to most heating and plumbing engineers, according to a leading trade association.
HPA backs consultation on low carbon heat
The Heat Pump Industry has welcomed a government consultation on Future Support for Low Carbon Heat, published yesterday.
Viessmann develops ventilators and mobile units
Viessmann has converted part of its production facilities in Germany to manufacture its own ventilators, mobile intensive care units, respiratory protective face masks and hand sanitiser.
Irish government urged to delay carbon tax increase
The trade association for the liquid fuels sector in Ireland, The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA), has lobbied the Irish government to consider a delay to next month’s planned €6 increase of carbon tax on heating oil.