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The UK heat pump market is warming up

Chloe Davis, policy and communications executive at the Heat Pump Association, explores the latest data to provide insight into the UK heat pump market and reflects on the Labour Government’s role in accelerating heat pump deployment...

1 Nov 2024

Darren Townend, commercial product manager, Hamworthy Heating

The benefits of modern modular boilers in plant room design

Up until recent years, large traditional floor-standing boilers have been the go-to solution for buildings requiring high heat output. However, as floor space becomes a valuable commodity, manufacturers have responded by providing a range of boilers ...

1 Nov 2024

Ryan Kirkwood, engineering solutions manager at Baxi

Building solutions in decarbonisation drive

Heat in buildings accounts for nearly a quarter of total UK carbon emissions, so working with building owners and managers now to identify the achievable options is crucial if we are to achieve 2050 Net Zero. Ryan Kirkwood, engineering solutions ...

1 Nov 2024

Unveiling the true meaning of value engineering in commercial hot water

Rinnai has released a whitepaper – “Optimising Domestic Hot Water Systems for Archetype Care Homes: A Value Engineering Approach” which, within the main body of the analysis, is a case study demonstrating the optimal solution for DHW provision in an archetype care home with specific requirements including a 20% reduction in carbon footprint, OPEX considerations and available space for only 2 heat pumps.

24 Oct 2024

UK commercial & domestic air cooling: a policy blind spot?

Rinnai’s Tony Gittings looks at the future demand and effects of air cooling on domestic and commercial properties across the UK and Europe. As global temperatures increase, air conditioning units will likely become a requirement for UK and European domiciles and the built environment. What will the effect of air cooling be upon the national electrical grid and UK/ European NetZero ambitions?

26 Sep 2024

New government prioritises clean & cost-effective power

Rinnai's Chris Goggin observes and comments on the priorities of the new Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. Enhancing renewable energy production is a key objective of the current government, as is the creation of a publicly owned Energy company that safeguards UK customers from external cost elevations. Additional insights into large solar and wind projects as well as information on further home heating plans will also be shared.

21 Aug 2024

Will a new Government impact building automation policy?

July was a very decisive month for the UK, with a Labour landslide seeing a new political party in power for the first time in 14 years. With Sir Keir Starmer keen to bring in plenty of his own policies and initiatives, it raises the question ‘how ...

8 Aug 2024

Misinformation on new direction of UK energy policy – more of the same but different….

North Sea exploration licenses have been the subject of much media attention of what is and is not the new Government’s policy. Chris Goggin of Rinnai tries to unravel the thread from the needle……....

6 Aug 2024

Mark Hall, head of mechanical engineering & devices at Ferno

Finding the right filter for the job

In line with the requirements of Part L and BS 7593:2019, heating systems should always be protected using an in-line system filter in addition to an effective inhibitor. Here, Mark Hall, head of mechanical engineering & devices at Fernox ...

1 Aug 2024

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Latest Features

The UK heat pump market is warming up

The benefits of modern modular boilers in plant room design

Building solutions in decarbonisation drive

Unveiling the true meaning of value engineering in commercial hot water

UK commercial & domestic air cooling: a policy blind spot?

New government prioritises clean & cost-effective power

Will a new Government impact building automation policy?

Misinformation on new direction of UK energy policy – more of the same but different….

Finding the right filter for the job

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