Minister experiences virtual heat pump vision

Energy and Climate Change Minister Lord Callanan has been taken on a virtual tour of a Glaswegian street powered entirely by ground source heat pumps from Kensa

EUA report tracks cost of green energy switch

A new report published today by the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has found customers are typically facing a five-fold cost increase to install a heat pump compared to a hydrogen-ready boiler

Rinnai: There is no Plan(et) ‘B’…or ‘C’  

Rinnai is creating a healthier way of living and believes co-operation and unity of action needed to achieve decarbonisation goal

Green Homes Grant scheme requires TrustMark registration

Home energy saving improvements carried out under the new government’s Green Homes Grant scheme must be completed by a TrustMark Registered Business, it has been announced

CCC report calls for greener heating systems

The Committee on Climate Change has today submitted its annual report to government making a host of recommendations to help the UK meet its 2050 Net Zero emissions target

Post-lockdown work a key concern in OFTEC survey

Most heating technicians are returning to the tools as lockdown eases but over three quarters are concerned about a lack of work, according to a new survey from OFTEC.

CIPHE encourages installers to have their say

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) Renewables and Low Carbon Technical Working Group has urged installers and industry leaders to cast their views on a new qualification

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.

Heat pump focus for two-part podcast

Energy, sustainability and environmental focused BetaTalk has released a two-part podcast focused on renewable energy and ground source heat pumps.

Rehau has its say on low-carbon initiatives

Steve Richmond, head of marketing and technical at Rehau, has given his thoughts on the Government’s commitment to supporting low-carbon initiatives.