AO Smith has developed an online calculation program to help select the right domestic-hot-water system for a new building or renovation project. Completing a number of steps leads to advice on a specific hot-water appliance. Solar recommendations provide advice on an integrated system. Non-solar recommendations refer to a specific hot-water appliance. It can be accessed in the section ‘sizing program’ at the URL below.
More refrigerant bans possible, says government
The government could tighten up the rules that restrict the use of global warming refrigerant gases including speeding up phase-out programmes and introducing new bans, according to a spokesman from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Baxi research suggests schools strongly support heat decarbonisation
A survey conducted by Baxi of 200 state school estates managers, consultant engineers and M&E contractors has found that while enthusiasm for Net Zero and support for low carbon heating systems in schools is thriving, persistent barriers remain.
