2021 sees rise in demand for heat pumps

Demand for heat pumps has risen by 28% in 2021, following on from research within this year’s Home Improvement Trends Report, which found that 57% of homeowners want to be more eco-friendly.

MEHNA launches new website

The Manufacturers’ of Equipment for Heat Networks Association has launched its new website, which will act as the central platform for communicating and achieving their key aims.

Rural households can’t afford net-zero plans, says LGUK

More than a quarter, 28%, of rural households living off the gas grid have said that they would not be able to afford a new heating system at any price if forced to install one to meet net-zero emissions targets, in new research by Liquid Gas UK (LGUK)

Urgent need to update school heating systems

A Baxi Heating white paper has identified urgent need for UK school heating refurbishments “to set buildings on the path to net zero”

MCS launches free scheme support service

A new scheme support service has been launched by MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) to give budding renewables installers a helping hand to gain certification

Pimlico Plumbers takes heart from record figures

Pimlico Plumbers has reported sales of £40m in its current financial year, including two record months, and is forecasting achieving turnover of around £48m by 31 May 2021

Worcester Bosch hydrogen prototype wins award

Worcester Bosch has announced that its hydrogen ready boiler prototype has won the award for Best Heating Innovation at the first ever Green Home Awards

Ideal boosts Northern warehouse space

Ideal Bathrooms has increased its available warehouse space after moving to a new site

Vaillant backs green goals

With regards to the latest announcement from the UK government to cut emissions by 78% by 2035, Mark Wilkins of Vaillant has voiced his support for the initiative.

Baxi welcomes “bold” decarbonisation targets

Baxi Heating welcomes more ambitious targets to cut carbon emissions by 2035, which will be helped by new heating technologies, but has stressed the importance of installer training