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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

Don’t take the heat pump road alone

Chris Easton, training manager for NIBE, discusses the important role manufacturers must play in supporting installers in their delivery of heat pumps...

1 Aug 2024

The latest industry standards for building professionals

Alan Young, compliance manager at HETAS, reviews some of the progress on recent regulatory industry updates. HETAS is an independent not-for-profit organisation promoting cleaner and safer choices for the use of biomass and other solid fuels, ...

1 Aug 2024

High standards in chimneys and flues

Dennis Milligan, president of the British Flue and Chimney Manufacturers Association (BCFMA), provides an update on chimney and flue design and industry standards....

21 Dec 2023

European & global market for heat pumps looks for wide expansion

Chris Goggin looks at the expansion of the global heat pump market as they will play a pivotal part in UK, European and international decarbonisation plans. Rinnai observes the market conditions that will likely see heat pump technology become standard household appliances on an international scale.

31 Oct 2023

European & Global Market for Heat Pumps Looks for Wide Expansion

Chris Goggin looks at the expansion of the global heat pump market as they will play a pivotal part in UK, European and international decarbonisation plans. Rinnai observes the market conditions that will likely see heat pump technology become standard household appliances on an international scale.

12 Oct 2023

Rinnai support for installers on consumer confusion concerns

Chris Goggin of Rinnai looks at Government policy on low carbon heating and hot water provision which is defined by international pricing, supply chains and political polarisation leading to a rare level of market confusion. This has led to UK customer confusion over which appliance and what fuel should be sourced for heating and hot water needs. Installers & contractors suffer when advising and specifying on behalf of customer due to constant shifts in policy and regular mainstream media misinformation. Here are some reactions to this.

7 Sep 2023

Whitecode Consulting managing director Alex Hill

Should we look to southern hemisphere for building design inspiration

With summers getting hotter and health and safety risks increasing, should the British built environment sector be looking across the equator to the Southern hemisphere for architectural design inspiration? Managing director at Whitecode Consulting, ...

10 Aug 2023

Unlocking the heat pump revolution: embracing a bright future

Charlotte Lee, Chief Executive of the Heat Pump Association reflects on the future for heat pumps....

20 Jul 2023

Building a brighter future

With International Women in Engineering Day falling on June 23, Baxi wants to highlight the opportunities available for women in the industry. Kerrie Doherty, Baxi's HR recruitment manager, outlines some ways employers can do exactly that and take real ...

22 Jun 2023