News Archive - March 2025
Rinnai – Now in Stock 21kw & 24kw Instantaneous Electric Water Heaters
28 March 2025
Rinnai’s Whitepaper on value engineering explores optimal options for care home DHW solution
26 March 2025
Rinnai has issued a new whitepaper titled “Optimizing Domestic Hot Water Systems for Archetype Care Homes: A Value Engineering Approach.”
Vent-Axia kicks off charity football tournament in support of Cancer Research UK
25 March 2025
Vent-Axia brought together leading building design professionals for an action-packed Charity Powerleague 5-a-side Football Tournament on Thursday 20th March in Shoreditch, London, in aid of Cancer Research UK....
LCL Awards launches new RPZ valve qualification
25 March 2025
In response to new industry recommendations in regards to Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) valves, the mechanical backflow prevention devices which protect against back siphonage and pressure in higher-risk plumbing systems, LCL Awards has launched a new ...
MCS data shows strong start to year for small-scale renewables
22 March 2025
February continued the strong start to the year for small-scale renewables. There were more than 27,000 certified installations in February, bringing the total for the year so far to more than 50,000 – the quickest in MCS history....
Call for greater thermal efficiency in retrofits amid commercial-to-residential applications boom
22 March 2025
As planning applications for commercial-to-residential permitted developments (PD) surge dramatically, specifiersare urged to prioritise the thermal efficiency of retrofitted components to ensure sustainable and comfortable living spaces....
Heat pump manufacturer expands training centre to bolster capacity for new installers
19 March 2025
Stiebel Eltron UK has expanded its training centre at its Wirral headquarters to double its capacity as the company looks to inspire the next generation of installers....
HPA reacts to Conservative Leader Net Zero stance
19 March 2025
In response to the Conservative Leader, Kemi Badenoch’s speech on Net Zero, Charlotte Lee, Chief Executive at the Heat Pump Association, said the Tories' new direction risks undermining confidence in the market....
Panasonic partners with British Gas in service & maintenance deal
18 March 2025
Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has entered into a new partnership agreement with British Gas to provide servicing and maintenance for Panasonic Aquarea Air Source Heat Pumps installed across the UK....
Three new recruits boost Fujitsu team
18 March 2025
Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has made three key appointments to further strengthen its team across a broad range of areas....
Partnership to manufacture hydrogen heating systems for industrial & commercial buildings
17 March 2025
HYTING, a company for hydrogen heating systems, and Kampmann, a global specialist in HVAC technology, have established a partnership to manufacture hydrogen-fuelled heating and ventilation systems for industrial, commercial and logistics buildings....
Historic social housing estate wins energy efficiency award
15 March 2025
A groundbreaking project that brought low-carbon, low-cost heating to one of London’s oldest social housing estates has been named Regional Large-Scale Project of the Year at the 2025 Greater London Energy Efficiency Awards....
Qvantum empowers the future energy leaders with Young Energy Ambassadors program
15 March 2025
Qvantum, a Swedish heat pump manufacturer, has introduced the Young Energy Ambassadors programme to foster the next generation of energy leaders. This initiative will provide young individuals with opportunities to learn about energy policy and the ...
HVAC+R at UK Construction Week – the must-attend event for heating & cooling professionals
13 March 2025
UK Construction Week is expanding in 2025 with the launch of HVAC+R, the first-ever dedicated event for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Taking place from 7–9 May at London ExCeL, this new sector-specific platform brings ...
AI for installers - guide helps heating engineers stay ahead
12 March 2025
With 7 million people in the UK using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) at work, training provider for the trades, Logic4training, has released a new Business Guide to help tradespeople make the most of emerging digital tools in 2025....
Creating low carbon communities: the next community heat hub goes live
12 March 2025
The future of decarbonised home heating is upon us and is already being rolled out across the UK – with the latest housing development benefiting from the Community Heat Hub ‘going live’ in recent ...
BESA Industry Awards is now open for entries
12 March 2025
The BESA Industry Awards are back! Get ready to put your talent in the spotlight – we are now open for entries. The industry event recognises outstanding achievements in the building engineering services sector....
Thousands of homes to get energy saving upgrades helping families stay warm and cut bills
11 March 2025
Up to 170,000 homes in England will benefit from energy efficiency upgrades as the rollout of the Warm Homes Plan gathers pace, helping more families lower their energy bills and improve their homes....
New chief financial officer at Ziehl-Abegg
10 March 2025
The Supervisory Board of Ziehl-Abegg has appointed Marco Altherr as the company’s new chief financial officer (CFO). Altherr, an experienced financial expert with a long-standing career in leading industrial enterprises, will assume his position in ...
New UK sales and marketing director at Qvantum Energy Technology
10 March 2025
Harriet Evans has been appointed UK sales and marketing director at heat pump manufacturer Qvantum Energy Technology, after initially joining in a consultancy role. She previously served as Renewables Director at Baxi and in a consulting ...
Stove industry award accolade
07 March 2025
The Stove Industry Association (SIA) has been named winner of the Sector Representation of the Year award at the prestigious Trade Association Awards which took place in London last week (Thursday 27th February)....
Get your entries in for the HVR Awards 2025
05 March 2025
The HVR Awards – the prestigious scheme for the recognition of excellence from across the heating, ventilating and air conditioning sectors – is now open for entries for 2025....
eBook to help social housing landlords navigate Awaab’s Law
05 March 2025
Vent-Axia has published a free eBook ‘Ensuring Safe Housing Conditions: Focusing on Mould and Damp Conditions’. Aimed at social housing landlords the publication gives guidance on Awaab’s Law to help landlords navigate the changes, tackle damp and ...
College celebrates anniversary of new green skills centre by joining forces with NIBE
05 March 2025
Suffolk New College is celebrating the second anniversary of the creation of their state-of-the-art Net Zero Skills Centre by signing a partnership with NIBE Energy Systems Limited....
APHC celebrates 100 years of supporting the plumbing and heating industry
04 March 2025
The Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in March 2025, marking a century of service to the plumbing and heating industry in England and Wales....
Heat network suppliers urged to register with Energy Ombudsman
04 March 2025
Energy Ombudsman is urging heat network suppliers, also known as heat suppliers, to register with its service before new legislation for Heat Networks comes into effect on 1st April 2025....
Rinnai Provides Peace of Mind With Future Proof Water Heaters at Huddersfield Care Home
04 March 2025
Rinnai has supplied two N Series continuous flow water heaters to the Sycamore Care Home in Huddersfield, ensuring a reliable and efficient hot water heating system. Installed by CBFM, the system includes a 300L cylinder store, providing a first-hour flow rate of 2407L and a continuous flow rate of 1907L, with a recovery time of just 15.7 minutes at 60°C with a 50°C temperature difference.
Call to enhance gas safety checks
03 March 2025
The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) and the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) have jointly called for the mandatory annual gas safety checks in rented homes to be upgraded to a full service of gas appliances and check on the ...
BESA appoints Kevin Morrissey as technical director
03 March 2025
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed HE Simm engineering managing Kevin Morrissey as its new technical director....