UK News

UK: A UK government advisory body has backed calls to make electricity cheaper by removing policy costs from electricity prices. 

UK: Manufacturers’ group FETA has appointed Wendy Belfield, of BEMS controls company InTandem Systems, as chair of its Training and Skills Group.

UK: A fridge sponsored by wholesaler Beijer Ref is aiming to raise £5,000 after completing the 100km Peak District Ultra Challenge strapped to the back of charity fundraiser Daniel Fairbrother.

UK: Over three million homes need to install heat pumps or other low-carbon heating over the course of this parliament, a 12-fold increase over the last parliament, new analysis finds.

UK: Steelwork for Ideal Heating’s new £19.2m UK Technology Centre in Hull is now in place as the facility prepares for opening in early 2025.

UK: The British Refrigeration Association (BRA) has urged the new Labour government to consult on mandatory training for all refrigerants as part of the F-gas consultation.

UK: Two of the UK’s main building services organisations have agreed a strategic alliance to work on key initiatives.

UK: Last week’s InstallerShow at the NEC Birmingham attracted 20,290 visitors – a 38% increase on last year’s event – according to the organiser.

UK: A digital version of the Engineering Services SKILLcard allowing users to access all their technical and health & safety qualifications is now available via a mobile phone app.

UK: Samsung has signed a UK distribution deal with Exeter-based heat pump supplier Unitherm (UK).

UK: Vaillant UK has formed a partnership with the Heat Geek community of independent heating engineers in an effort to drive heat pump uptake.

UK: Applications to the UK’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) rose to 2,987 applications last month, a 26% increase on April.

UK: E.ON and Australian real estate developer Lendlease have signed an agreement to build a pioneering low-carbon energy network for 6,400 new homes and business properties at Silvertown in east London.

UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called for all engineers working on R290 (propane) systems to receive appropriate specialised training for handling flammable refrigerants.

UK: A lack of customer demand is holding back heat pump sales in the UK, according to a new report by sustainable innovation charity Nesta. 

UK: Heat pump manufacturer Kensa has joined forces with utility company GTC to deliver low-cost renewable heating and cooling to thousands of new-build homes a year.

UK: A band formed by employees of Leeds-based critical cooling company Airedale led the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations last weekend.

UK: Smith Brothers has opened a new branch in Nottingham, the fourth new SBS branch to open in the last 12 months.

UK: The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has called for the incoming UK government to prioritise a number of key initiatives to provide the sector with confidence and clarity.

UK: The Wolseley Group has announced the acquisition of Renewable Equipment Solutions (RES), the Yeovil-based designer and supplier of bespoke domestic and commercial renewable equipment.

UK: Energy services company Hometree has raised £250m of debt financing from Barclays to accelerate green home improvements with "pay as you save" finance for UK homeowners.