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23/07/2010

MCS made easy

Worcester make MCS easy with new website

To help simplify the accreditation assessment process, installers can now download installation booklets and stay up to date with the scheme at the touch of a button.

12/07/2010

Vaillant

Vaillant solar system chosen for international competition

The auroTHERM VFK 145 included in Britain’s entry to build Europe’s most energy efficient, zero carbon, solar powered home.

25/06/2010

alpha

Cathedral city tenants feel the heat

Alpha packages help housing association properties achieve Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.

04/06/2010

Green Deal is good for renewables

Daikin UK believes the initiative will offer a boost to householders by absorbing the upfront costs of switching to a renewable energy heating system.

01/06/2010

microsite

Worcester make MCS easy with new website

Microsite offers information and tips making it simpler to understand and complete the application process.

01/06/2010

Tesco

Every little helps

Dimplex heat pump installed in Tesco Passivhaus supermarket.

17/05/2010

Castle Howard

A sustainable future for historic house

Heritage and high tech at Castle Howard with Dimplex heat pumps.

07/05/2010

AQUATOP

Heat pumps bring sustainable heating to architectural practice

Two AQUATOP® T26 ground source heat pumps installed along with a 400 litre buffer vessel from MHS Boilers.

04/05/2010

Roby Lodge centre

Care home residents soak up solar-heated water

570 Kingspan Solar DF100 Thermomax solar thermal vacuum tubes installed to service the hot water needs of Roby Lodge centre.

04/05/2010

Nu-Heat

Air source heat pump receives MCS approval

Nu-Heat’s Hitachi YUTAKI ASHP passes Microgeneration Certification Scheme with flying colours.

19/04/2010

Keston integrates with renewables for luxury home

Multi-boiler rig and Airgen air source heat pump provides comfort for eight-bedroom property in Reigate.

19/04/2010

robert lockart

Renewable Heat Incentive debate heats up

Robert Lockhart from Vokèra warns that while the incentive is a step in the right direction, it’s missing a trick by not accounting for the most basic measures.

12/04/2010

Patrick Sheriff

Businesses missing out in race to promote renewable energy

New incentives to switch to low carbon heating focus more on domestic market.

06/04/2010

stuart mackenzie with ed miliband

Green home improvements

New loan scheme is great for green heat, says Stuart Mackenzie, managing director at Dimplex.

29/03/2010

commissioning

Don’t get left out in the rain

Gaining MCS approval couldn’t be more simple thanks to Nu-Heat.

22/03/2010

Kingspan heats up the heat pump market

New copper hot water cylinder for heat pump and solar input is launched on the market.

15/03/2010

Transform village hall

Hall cheers for Dimplex heat pumps

Dimplex heat pump helps transform village hall into a sustainable building.

05/03/2010

Robert Lockhart

Vokera warns of carbon targets shortfall

Manufacturer believes the government is still a long way off achieving its carbon emissions targets.

05/03/2010

Solar in-roof panels

Potterton certification

Solar in-roof panels achieve MCS certification.

01/03/2010

Daikin

Don’t scrap your old boiler for another boiler...

...as heat pumps offer triple the efficiency and the biggest Top-up Fund in the market.

22/02/2010

sanyo

Solar modules shine at the Hub

SANYO solar demonstrates high efficiency solar modules at Ecobuild 2010.

08/02/2010

Rendcomb Village Hall

Dimplex turns village hall into a green haven

First 100% grant funding for heat pump installation.

08/02/2010

Windhager

Windhager UK launches VarioWIN at Ecobuild

Sustainable heating systems manufacturer unveils new product launches at this year’s show.

22/01/2010

Dimplex

MCS approval for Dimplex heat pumps

The LA 40 TU air source heat pump and the SI 6 MEH ground source model are eligible for LCBP2 and CERT funding.

22/01/2010

Windhager

Kingscombe Centre takes a sustainable approach

Windhager UK provides biomass and solar heating at Kingcombe Environmental Centre.

08/01/2010

Tenants set to save on heating bills

Dimplex makes solar savings for housing association

08/01/2010

geothermal

Financial incentives welcomed

Geothermal International welcomes call by the Environment Agency for more financial incentives to install ground source heating and cooling systems.

08/01/2010

Map environmental joins forces with Ubbink

Solar systems installer teams up with supplier to make PV a viable option to everyone.

17/12/2009

PTS promotes green partnership at eco house unveiling.

Home of the future

PTS promotes green partnership at eco house unveiling.

11/12/2009

The Green Room

The Green Room

Renewable energy centre opens its doors to customers, developers and architects.

02/12/2009

travelodge

Travelodge meets Merton Rule criteria

Fastest growing hotel chain opts for Dimplex heat pumps.

23/11/2009

SchÜco photovoltaic system

SchÜco photovoltaic system supplied for retirement development

Modules will provide apartments with ‘free’ electrical power.

23/11/2009

Every Street

Potterton restores Victorian houses to former glories

Solar panels, central heating and hot water transform Lancashire street.

23/11/2009

MAP environmental

MAP environmental widens its reach

Distributor adds three new installation partners in bid for UK dominance.

13/11/2009

Leeds Metropolitan University

Sunny future for Leeds Met students

Leeds Metropolitan University powers ahead with solar thermal vacuum tubes.

13/11/2009

Mark McManus

A five star package for installers

Renewable energy giant launches ambitious new package of benefits for installers as it seeks to ramp up recruitment from the sector.

09/11/2009

UK First

UK first for Greenworks

Greenworks in pole as first to supply NIBE’s next generation ground source heat pump.

23/10/2009

solar fix

Easy fit Solar-fix

New fixings introduced for solar panels from fisher fixings.

02/10/2009

Using the air to pump the heat

Using the air to pump the heat

Glow-worm launches new range of air to water heat pumps.

28/09/2009

low

Introducing the future of low carbon home heating

Mitsubishi Electric on why its Ecodan range of air source heat pumps are now ready for mass market take up

25/09/2009

Get pro-active about efficiency

Get pro-active about efficiency

Cameron Holroyd, Kingspan Solar commercial director, looks at the importance of renewables across new build, public and private sectors and how solar thermal technologies can help meet government carbon emission targets.

07/09/2009

Vaillant

Veterans can rely on Vaillant

Ex-servicemen and women feel the heat with new sustainable heating solutions.

01/09/2009

mhs

Sun shines on MHS Boilers at £4.5 million fire station

Rayleigh Weir fire station turns up the heat with new solar thermal system and Ultramax condensing boiler.

21/08/2009

Building Britain’s Future

Positive heat pump sales in the social housing market sector

New government money announced for affordable rented housing under the “Building Britain’s Future” Strategy.

14/08/2009

Keston

Keston quietly launches Airgen

New air source heat pump range is extremely quiet and highly efficient.

06/08/2009

rehau fit

REHAU system installed at Sutton landmark

Air heat exchanger will reduce the requirement for air conditioning.

31/07/2009

MHS Boilers

The future’s sunny for family home

Luxury pool enjoys solar success with MHS Boilers.

10/07/2009

NAPIT’s Microgeneration Scheme will cover solar

NAPIT launches Microgeneration scheme

Solar, wind turbines, heat pumps and biomass covered.

03/07/2009

Daikin

Heat pump alternative to boilers

Daikin Europe N.V. launches efficient high temperature heating version of Altherma™ for residential use.

18/06/2009

low carbon house

Eco-home project to benefit from REHAU products

REHAU supplies renewable energy solutions for new low-carbon house at South Lanarkshire College.

12/06/2009

newham

Baxi delivers a warm welcome to residents

Newham Homes invests in green technology.

01/06/2009

Stokvis solar thermal systems.

Huge savings captured from solar energy

Early success for Stokvis solar thermal systems.

25/05/2009

Energy savings on a plate

Energy savings on a plate

Vaillant serves the perfect solar solution on a flat plate.

11/05/2009

Rotex

Rotex to slash energy bills

Thousands of homes in the UK to benefit from the next generation of heat pumps.

08/04/2009

duel solar

Pegler Yorkshire turns up the heat with solar technology

With growing interest in renewable technology, plumbing and heating specialist Pegler Yorkshire is making its solar technology available for the UK market.

08/04/2009

Ariston

Solar comfort water heating solution

As fuel prices rise and householders decide to stay put rather than move, the demand for Low Zero Carbon technologies continues to increase.

08/04/2009

money

Smarter Energy encourages you to turn the heat up on government grants

Trianco has developed the Smarter Energy portfolio of products which are both eco-friendly and will save the homeowner money.

08/04/2009

qudos

Keston provides heating solutions where others can’t

Keston provides heating solutions where others can’t and for the renewables market

08/04/2009

Vaillants new air-to-air style

Vaillant’s new air-to-air style

Vaillant is demonstrating its commitment to microgeneration technologies by integrating its climaVAIR air-to-air heat pump range

08/04/2009

c02-heatpump

New C02 heat pump will transform heating industry

Sanyo has unveiled a groundbreaking new carbon dioxide-based heat pump system

08/04/2009

altherma

New Altherma ‘Monobloc’ Heat Pump System Launched by Daikin

Daikin Europe has extended its Altherma heat pump heating and domestic hot water system

08/04/2009

buffer vesel

Water storage vessel offers greater volume

Worcester has launched a new 120 litre primary water storage or “buffer vessel” for use with its renewable heating systems.

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