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Everything installers need to know about the Future Homes Standard

With new regulations on the horizon for 2025, RWC’s Richard Bateman explains what installers need to know about the Future Homes Standard....

27 Mar 2025

Rinnai’s Tony Gittings analyses the advent of a shortage of skilled labour in the HVAC industry and specifically in heat pump installation, as well as the wider energy industry. The effect of a rising skills shortage on large infrastructure projects and national NetZero objectives may take a heavy toll.

UK HVAC & heat pump skills shortage – where do we go from here?

A national skills shortage in the HVAC, heat pump installation and wider UK energy industry is a growing issue that needs close attention as it could have a very serious impact on NetZero objectives. Internal and external issues impacting the drive to carbon neutrality are usually given media and government attention in priority to the more mundane topic of training the next generation of skilled installers and contractors. One area directly related is the shortage of training and experienced heat pump installers and engineers.

13 Mar 2025

How plumbing technology is supporting water conservation

Richard Bateman, product marketing manager at RWC, discusses three ways in which installers can promote water conservation by using the latest plumbing technologies to boost efficiency in the home....

27 Jan 2025

Pioneering plumbing - unveiling the tech behind modern systems

Richard Bateman, product marketing manager at RWC, looks at the role of technology in modern domestic plumbing....

27 Jan 2025

Balancing energy and water conservation in HVAC

Steve Dawson, product manager – closed systems, from Guardian Water Treatment, looks at the most water and energy intensive processes in HVAC and how to improve their sustainability...

16 Jan 2025

Can hybrid systems solve our future gas network challenge?

Darran Smith, technical manager at Alpha considers what happens to the UK’s extensive gas network in our low-carbon heat future. A managed transition is critical for network operators and households, so should we do more to support the hybrid option ...

16 Jan 2025

It’s a New Dawn, a New Day, a New USA President – What Impact on Global Energy?

Rinnai’s Chris Goggin looks at the potential impact of the new American President, Donald Trump, may have on international energy issues. This objective analysis on the global energy transition will cover carbon emissions, energy options and all climate issues relating to Net Zero. There is no conclusion but many questions.

8 Jan 2025

Natasha King, product manager at Vent-Axia

Preparing for Awaab’s Law

The Government has announced it is launching a consultation on a new Decent Homes Standard for the rented sectors as soon as possible, as well as bringing forward Awaab’s Law in the social rented sector this autumn. Many social housing providers ...

17 Dec 2024

The evolution of efficiency standards: what it means for the heating sector

Energy efficiency in heating systems has become a central focus of UK policy as the government targets a more sustainable, low-carbon future by 2027. In line with broader climate goals, the UK has introduced stricter regulations to improve building ...

17 Dec 2024

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Latest Features

Everything installers need to know about the Future Homes Standard

UK HVAC & heat pump skills shortage – where do we go from here?

How plumbing technology is supporting water conservation

Pioneering plumbing - unveiling the tech behind modern systems

Balancing energy and water conservation in HVAC

Can hybrid systems solve our future gas network challenge?

It’s a New Dawn, a New Day, a New USA President – What Impact on Global Energy?

Preparing for Awaab’s Law

The evolution of efficiency standards: what it means for the heating sector

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