Government must ‘supercharge’ heat pump efforts, says BEIS Committee
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has called on the government to significantly scale up its plans to install heat pumps in homes across the UK
Wolseley and Grundfos report positive impact from scheme
A take-back scheme launched by Wolseley and Grundfos, encouraging customers to return their heating circulators to be recycled to make new high performing pumps, is having a “major positive impact” according to new figures
Heating systems found to leave impression on house buyers
Efficient heating systems cut weeks off house sale times, according to new research released by boiler manufacturer Worcester Bosch and The Property Centre estate agency
More frequent price reviews risk January hike, says industry expert
Andy Kerr, founder at BOXT, has commented on a proposed new Ofgem plan to review the price cap on household energy bills four times per year
Screwfix opens its 800th store and targets 80 more
Screwfix’s expansion plans are continuing at pace with the retailer set to open the doors of its 800th store in June of this year
More education needed on home water usage targets
A target for household water use of 110 litres per person per day in the UK’s 25-Year Environment Plan will only be met through a major education drive, it was stressed this week
BEAMA flags up TRV regulation change
BEAMA has released tools to help heating installers explain a new requirement in the Building Regulations to their customers
OFTEC 2022 conference to take place next month
Transitioning oil homes to renewable liquid fuels will take centre stage at OFTEC’s 2022 conference next month
EDF announces heat pump partnership with CB Heating
EDF in the UK has entered into a strategic investment and partnership with Clacton-based CB Heating to advance its heat pump offering for its UK customers and help upskill engineers across the country
Heat Pump Association welcomes beginning of BUS scheme
This week’s official launch of the Boiler Upgrade scheme, offering £5,000-£6,000 towards renewable heating installations, has been welcomed by the Heat Pump Association (HPA)