Calorex has introduced a bivalent package comprising an air-source heat pump, storage vessel and controls designed to work in tandem with an existing oil-fired or LPG boiler. By using the heat pump for heating on all but the coldest days, fuel use and associated carbon-dioxide emissions are reduced by up to half.
Lighting the way
Halesowen College has set a sustainability example for higher education institutions by installing smart lighting as part of its latest environmental initiative, making up to 85% energy savings compared to the previous system.
BESA updates HIU Test Standard
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced an important update to its UK Heat Interface Unit (HIU) Test Standard, further strengthening performance benchmarks and supporting the sector’s readiness for incoming heat network regulation.
