2020 November
Extension welcomed, but a long-term policy is still needed
The Government’s 10-point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, is a positive step in the right direction
Government’s heat pumps plan “doomed to failure”
The Government’s plan to increase heat pump installations is “doomed to failure” without a substantial increase in training for installers, according to consumer advice specialists at The Heating Hub
Women In STEM: Breaking into A Man’s World
With the growth in the engineering sector in the last few years, the requirement of additional workers has led to an increasingly diverse workforce especially with the inclusion of women
Government’s heat pumps plan “doomed to failure”
The Government’s plan to increase heat pump installations is “doomed to failure” without a substantial increase in training for installers, according to consumer advice specialists at The Heating Hub
Young lives transformed with help of Saint-Gobain
Young lives transformed by award-winning Barnardo’s YouthBuild Academy supported by Saint-Gobain
Samsung bolsters its Climate Solutions Team
Samsung, an industry leader in climate solutions, has further expanded its sales team, appointing two new Sales Managers with a combined experience of almost 25 years
The COVID-lockdown building hokey cokey
As England heads into a winter lockdown, Baxi Heating’s Technical Director Andy Green offers pointers on protecting unoccupied buildings and their heating systems in the colder months
Rehau comment on the PM's 10 Point Plan
Comment from Steve Richmond, Head of Marketing and Technical for Rehau Building Solutions
Baxi Heating have promised to revolutionise
Baxi Heating commits to net zero operations by 2030 and to manufacturing products that only use low carbon fuels by 2025
A clear route to getting Zero Carbon done
Luke Osborne, ECA Energy & Emerging Technologies Solutions Advisor says “Although Covid-19 has dominated global and national headlines in 2020, the ongoing prospect of climate change is also being taken seriously by policy makers”
Veolia UK and Ireland give full support
Following the PM's 10 point plan Gavin Graveson, Executive Vice President, Veolia UK and Ireland says;
Rinnai is to create a comprehensive information hub dedicated to the subject of Hydrogen as a low-carbon energy for the future.
Investment of £500 million in Hydrogen is a positive start
Worcester Bosch CEO invited to join the Prime Minister as he launches the Government’s plan for Green Investment and Growth
The BBC reports from the pioneering smart-city already leading the green revolution with ground source heat pumps
Response to UK Government Plan
Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS – the national standards organisation for renewables – responds to the government’s 10-point plan for a “Green Industrial Revolution”, which aims to make the UK carbon neutral by 2050
Veolia UK and Ireland give full support
Following the announcement by the Government on the PM's 10 point plan, Gavin Graveson, Executive Vice President, Veolia UK and Ireland says;
MCS Response to UK Government Plan
Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS – the national standards organisation for renewables – responds to the government’s 10-point plan for a “Green Industrial Revolution”, which aims to make the UK carbon neutral by 2050
Baxi Heating have promised to revolutionise
Baxi Heating commits to Net Zero Operations by 2030 and to manufacturing products that only use Low Carbon Fuels by 2025
Smart building conversion using smart finance could save billions
Siemens Financial Services (SFS) has released a new insight study which estimates the cost of official buildings energy conversion targets to 2040. The model covers five sectors in fourteen countries: offices; hospitals; manufacturing; public buildings; and education
ACE and EIC respond to Government's 10 point plan for Net Zero
HHIC Expands its platform for future of UK Heat
The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is ensuring it continues to support its members from across the wider heating industry. Emerging technologies have prompted a reorganisation of the HHIC industry working groups, in order to provide a diverse platform for rigorous discussion on the future of UK heat
Prime Minister plans to create Hydrogen Village
The Prime Ministers strong backing for hydrogen and other measures to decarbonise heating represents a major step forward for UK climate obligations, and is the commitment industry have been waiting for says leading energy trade association the Energy and Utilities Alliance, EUA.
Legionella bacteria - Symptoms are similar to that of Covid-19
An outbreak of Legionnaires disease in the West Midlands has prompted Stuart Gizzi, Managing Director at plumbing equipment manufacturer Intatec to remind Facilities Managers that Legionella precautions can be automated
We need a more technology-based approach to keeping people safe and comfortable inside buildings, especially as we move into the colder autumn and winter months, according to Tim Mitchell, Sales Director of Klima-Therm
Taking a Fresh Approach to IAQ
Simon Ward, Director of Sales UK & Ireland, Distech Controls talks about how the comfort and wellbeing of occupants in commercial buildings is now in focus more than ever before. We are not just considering energy efficiency when it comes to the Building Management System (BMS) it is also about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and how it can improve comfort
Apple-Catechin – The hidden fruit in Air Conditioning
Phil Deverick, Commercial Manager, Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK talks about the increased interest for greater indoor air quality
Johnson Controls’ expansion of Izmir plant shortens delivery times, triples production capacity for commercial heat pumps
Johnson Controls has announced the expansion of production capacity at its plant in Izmir, Turkey.
Elta invests over £650k in new machinery as it eyes growth in production
Continuing its expansion and growth strategy, Elta has invested in two new machines to streamline and improve its manufacturing capabilities. This comes on the back of the air movement specialist’s 50th anniversary.