Catapult to deliver UK programme on location-specific heat requirements

The Energy Systems Catapult is taking on delivery of the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) Smart Systems and Heat (SSH) Programme, its first major project. The...

UK firms supply parts and expertise for lauded Richgro AD plant in Western Australia

Pumps and mixers manufacturer Landia offers a rundown of the details of its involvement with Richgro's widely acclaimed AD plant in Jandakot, Western Australia,...

Sacré bleu: French heat pump costs blow hole in ‘nonsense’ UK government policy

The evidence of what French consumers are paying for heat pumps "blows a hole in UK government policy" in relation to the low-carbon heating...
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NAPIT dispels ‘heat pump myths’

The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) is working with ground source heat pump manufacturer Kensa to help dispel what it sees...

Why waste heat recovery is so important

Best practice for business dictates that ways to improve operational efficiency should be constantly sought out, says Neil English, Managing Director of waste heat...

Most innovative energy start-ups recognised in German awards

Fifteen start-ups deemed to have the most innovative business models in the field of energy transition and climate protection were celebrated at an award...
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Scheme pilots district heating monitoring in social housing

LONDON-based housing association Octavia Housing has teamed up with green energy specialist Guru Systems for a project that will use the latter’s smart metering...

UK consumers say they can’t afford a heat pump and have a lack of...

Despite a desire to adopt low-carbon technology in their homes and Ed Miliband's commitment to lifting 1 million of UK homes out of fuel...

‘Unfair’ oil boiler ban set to leave millions with £13,000 bill for broken boiler...

The proposed ban on oil boilers from 2026 is about to get real for millions, suggests trade body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), as...

Heat-from-sewage first at Borders College

The UK’s first heat-from-sewage scheme was launched at Borders College in the Scottish Borders on 8 December. Backed by investment from Equitix and the...

Full steam ahead for high pressure valves

Steam system and flow control specialists Valveforce have launched a new range of High Pressure Two-Way Pneumatic and Electric Control Valves, designed to help...

DECC grant for heat networks advocate

EXETER-based renewable energy firm Zero has received a £378,780 development grant from DECC to support its work in promoting the uptake of heat networks...

Scottish Green Energy Awards return to Edinburgh in December

This year’s event will return as an in-person awards ceremony which will comply with the latest government guidelines to ensure the health and safety of guests.

Offshore wind pioneer recognised at Net Zero Energy Transition Awards

Engineering firm Balmoral recognised by renewable energy industry An Aberdeen-based engineering firm was announced on 24 August as winner of the Green Business Growth Award...
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Heat pump body flies nest

AFTER 10 years growing and developing under the wing of the National Energy Foundation, the Ground Source Heat Pump Association has become a stand-alone...

Heat-from-wastewater initiative gets underway in Scotland

A new strategic partnership between SSE Energy Solutions and Scottish Water Horizons aims to develop low-carbon district heat networks across Scotland, accelerating the country's...

Clean Heat Market Mechanism: ‘out of touch and fundamentally wrong’ says industry group

The Government should put an end to the proposed Clean Heat Market Mechanism says the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council (HHIC). The second...

Heat pump innovator makes finals of Scottish sustainability award

Star Renewables' heat pump is being used on the River Clyde to deliver the Gorbals District Heating Scheme. The inventors of what is described...

Consumer group calls on government to act on communal heating bills

Households connected to communal or district heat networks are often paying twice as much for their heat as those with their own gas boiler,...

Comment: “A move away from ‘fabric first’ is a step in the wrong direction”

Paul Spence calls for caution when it comes to promoting the idea that heat pumps should be installed regardless of a property's energy efficiency...