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Ideal Heating has launched a new MCS umbrella scheme to help qualified installers get heat pump-ready — without the cost, complexity or paperwork traditionally associated with BUS-eligible installations. Ideal InstallPRO – powered by dwellow, offers fully supported access to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, system design and commissioning support, a dedicated project management platform, and a 7-year warranty — all backed by the trusted Ideal Heating name. MCS umbrella scheme The...

Carrier Solutions UK has successfully supported a major refurbishment at The Reach Hotel in Manchester (formerly La Reserve Apartments), delivering a Toshiba Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) solution in collaboration with trusted contractor A.C. Mechanical Services (ACMS). Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Toshiba’s VRF technology The system ensures even comfort, prec...

Marshland Primary Academy’s transformative renewable heating installation, delivered by British ground source heat pump manufacturer and installer Kensa, has been awarded ‘Energy Project of the Year – Public’ at the 2025 Energy Awards. The major decarbonization project, which saw Kensa replace an aging gas boiler system with seven ground source heat pumps, has helped the Venn Academy Trust school in South Yorkshire secure its heating future, keep clas...

REHAU UK has announced the promotion of Steve Richmond to Sales & Marketing Director for the Building Solutions division. Steve, who joined REHAU in 2006 as a Commercial Graduate Trainee, has steadily progressed through the company over the past 19 years and takes this new post, following the retirement of Colin Pearson after 27 years of dedicated service.  Steve and Colin have always worked closely, but to ensure a smooth transition, in addition to his day-to-day responsibilities...

Viva Training is based in Halifax, ideally situated for refrigeration technicians located in Lancashire, Yorkshire, and the North East, as well as Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, and Sheffield. They deliver industry-leading refrigeration training for F Gas. Viva Training is Worcester Bosch approved to deliver F Gas training – they train their engineers and use Worcester’s state of the art heat pump appliances as part of their practical assessment. Their F-Gas courses are taught...

Heat pumps offer a promising low-carbon alternative to fossil fuel heating for many homes in the UK. They provide highly efficient domestic heating and significant energy savings when replacing oil or gas central heating, reducing carbon emissions and in some cases saving money on fuel bills. The two types of heat pumps – Air Source (ASHP) and Ground Source (GSHP) – work in a very similar way, but in practice there are many differences for both installers and consumers to consider....

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme was announced in October 2021 as part of the Heat and Buildings Strategy – the government’s plan to decarbonize homes and workplaces across the UK. Heating accounts for almost a quarter of all UK carbon emissions and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is intended to be the first step away from gas and oil boilers towards mass deployment of low carbon heating systems. The government has set out targets to ensure all new heating systems in the UK are low carbon by 20...

GE Technology Inc. (Getek), an ODM supplier to top semiconductor and cleanroom facilities, introduces the CHEMSORB-R Series. This innovative chemical filter is designed to effectively eliminate Airborne Molecular Contaminants (AMC) and control Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) contamination, significantly advancing ESG compliance. Chemisorptive Media Mix Getek customizes chemisorptive media using the TAFS Engineered Approach to match each site With full in-house production, Getek customizes ch...

Ideal Heating is back at InstallerSHOW 2025 – and this year, it’s turning up the heat with a stand experience built around one simple idea: That’s ideal. From hands-on product displays to prize-winning fun, Stand 5C38 is packed with straightforward, no-nonsense solutions designed to make life easier for installers. Ideal’s team of experts Installers can expect the unexpected with even more surprise entertainment on the stand Visitors will have the chance to get h...

Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest campaign dedicated to raising awareness of air pollution and its impacts on health and the environment. Organized by the charity - Global Action Plan, this year’s theme encourages individuals and organizations to take practical steps to reduce pollution and protect public health, both inside and outside buildings. Activities range from educational sessions in schools and workplaces to community-wide initiatives that promote greener, cleaner liv...

Hive has announced that pioneering technology company - Samsung is now part of the Works With Hive network. From now, Samsung Wi-Fi-enabled heat pump owners will be able to control their devices and gain insights through the Hive App, alongside any other Hive or Works With Hive devices that they own. Carbon footprint and costs Lisa Bunting, Head of Works with Hive, commented: "At Hive, we’re always looking for ways to make it easier for our customers to save energy, reducing their carbo...

Ahead of the rollout of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) heat network zones, Alfa Laval is calling for the long-term implementation to go beyond that of just district heating, with a view to creating a nationwide district energy infrastructure. The initial rollout of DESNZ’s zoning programme began with the identification of 28 pilot locations where heat networks are likely to grow or be built out in the future.  Following this, six areas across the UK...

The challenge of high energy prices is pushing heat pump OEMs to innovate their portfolio towards more efficient solutions. Heat pumps, the demand for which is soaring across Europe, are a more environmentally responsible alternative to traditional boilers, offering the potential for users to benefit from significant savings, but only with astute heat pump selection. Siemens’ magnetic expansion valve Siemens says its MVL702 is 10 times faster than conventional stepper valve solutions R...

The UL Solutions HVAC performance testing facility in Carugate, Italy, is now accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, as a testing laboratory by Accredia, the Italian national accreditation body. Testing standards for heat pumps The accreditation applies to UL Solutions’ ability to test heat pumps for energy efficiency and noise testing, including the following standards in its scope: EN 14511-1 – Air conditio...

UL Solutions, a pioneer in applied safety science, announced a significant expansion of its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) testing facility in Carugate, Italy, addressing rapidly growing European demand for comprehensive heat pump performance and safety testing. This rising demand in turn is being driven by the widespread adoption of environmentally friendly refrigerants and evolving regulatory requirements. Adopt alternative refrigerants The expanded Carugate laboratory of...

As early as 2019, Carrefour initiated a significant reduction in energy consumption in its stores through the installation of doors on refrigerated units, LED lighting, and the renewal of its refrigeration plants. These actions have resulted in a 48% reduction in direct GHG emissions (scopes 1 and 2) in 2024 (compared to 2019). Carrefour is therefore ahead of its target of a -50% reduction by 2040 (compared to 2019).  Three pioneering initiatives As for indirect emissions, which accoun...

REHAU UK has appointed Matthew Edney to Regional Sales Manager for the South of England, with a focus on expanding its commercial plumbing and heating solutions product category. He joined REHAU’s Building Solutions team in March 2025 following over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry working in sales and operations management, where he has predominantly worked with premium brands. Matthew’s appointment provides REHAU with a highly specialized skillset from a va...

West Lothian College has joined forces with Mitsubishi Electric in an exciting new partnership aimed at tackling a shortage of workers trained to install heat pumps-a key technology in the move toward a greener future. This unique partnership is helping students and staff learn the latest green energy skills in a way that blends classroom lessons with real-world experience. Latest industry practices Learners start with online training, then get hands-on practice at Mitsubishi Electric’s...

Beijer Ref’s high-speed Refrec Reclaim refrigerant recovery service helped contractor EJM Engineered Systems to complete a coldstore plant room upgrade for a customer in Norfolk. With a new plant installed for temperature-controlled storage and logistics specialist StoreLogs, in Thetford, the refrigerant remaining in previous equipment needed to be removed quickly and efficiently. Temperature-controlled storage Almost 1200kg of R434A was recovered and transported to Beijer Ref Refrigera...

barox Kommunikation AG’s commitment to raising environmental standards has recently been rewarded, with their commitment to global standards of quality assurance, manufacturing and business being reinforced, by once again passing their ISO 14001, 27001 and 9001 compliance audits. As part of their ISO 14001 environmental management system, barox consistently pursues the goal of systematically identifying and evaluating their own environmental impact and minimizing it through reduction stra...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist - Nuaire is pleased to announce that Passivhaus certification has been achieved on BPS Passivhaus air handling units (AHU) and XBC Passivhaus packaged heat recovery units. With buildings contributing significantly to harmful carbon emissions, Passivhaus provides proven solutions to deliver net-zero-ready buildings that also provide a high level of occupant health and wellbeing. Whole-building approach Passivhaus adopts a whole-buildi...

Hewer, a regional pioneer in sustainable heating solutions, has launched Heat Saviour™, a groundbreaking technology that simplifies heat pump installations and maintenance, saving time, money and hassle. As part of its Net Zero plan, the government aims to install 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2028, with gas boilers banned in new homes from 2027. Installing heat pumps Yet heat pump sales fell short last year, barely hitting 100,000, according to the Heat Pump Association Yet heat pump...

Navien is returning to InstallerSHOW 2025 with a clear message for installers: a one-stop shop with everything they need, all in one place. The heating appliance manufacturer will present its most comprehensive product offering to date, featuring gas and oil boilers, water heaters and renewable solutions - including the latest addition to its portfolio, the PEM750 heat pump. Smart Plus ON AI controls Simon Whysall, Director of Business Development at Navien UK, commented: "We’re excited...

Ideal Heating has announced the launch of a new service enhancement, ‘MAX Priority’, exclusively for its MAX boiler range, reinforcing its commitment to installers and customers with faster support, greater peace of mind, and a simpler experience, every step of the way. From 2 June 2025, all registered and in-warranty MAX boilers will benefit from MAX Priority – a new service enhancement that includes priority call answering and next working day call-outs. Designed to min...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, launched its first Impact Building in Dubai as part of its new Impact Buildings Program. As the world’s most sustainable company, Schneider Electric’s Impact Buildings Program aims to drive sustainability through its own global commercial real estate using best-in-class EcoStruxure™ solutions, software, and services. These include EcoStruxure Building Operation, EcoStruxure...

As former energy efficiency director at the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and current policy lead at Aeroseal, they might say they passionate about decarbonization. The decision to join the Aeroseal team in 2023 was driven by how effectively Aeroseal Duct and Aeroseal Envelope solutions lower the carbon footprints of commercial and residential buildings. Net Zero goals Aeroseal finds itself at the intersection of many global efforts and trends related to combatting clima...

Heat Engineer Software, the UK-based company at the forefront of heat loss calculations and the sizing of both renewable and traditional heating equipment, has secured a significant investment from Greenarc Limited. This strategic partnership will see both companies join forces to revolutionize the heating industry. track record in the energy industry Ben's proven track record in the energy industry makes him the ideal pioneer to drive growth As part of this exciting development, Heat Engine...

Trane® by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, celebrated the grand opening of its first Canadian Trane Rental site, located in Brantford, Ontario. Brantford Mayor - Kevin Davis joined Trane® representatives on Wednesday, May 21 for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a tour of the new 26,000-square-foot facility. Robust contingency planning The site offers customers across Canada a comprehensive suite of rental options, supported by factory-trained experts an...

Kanthal and Danieli will supply a pilot-scale electric process gas heater for installation at Emsteel’s Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to electrify a part of their existing heating system. The heater, scheduled for delivery in Q1 2026, is based on Prothal® DH technology and will be the first electric process gas heater for DRI that Kanthal supplies for commercial use. environment friendly Emsteel plant The Emsteel plant produces quality long products – heav...

CAREL has provided the technology for precise temperature and humidity control in the Guglielmi Stagionatura facilities, ensuring energy savings and the artisanal quality required. Guglielmi, a long-established company active in the cheese ripening sector for over 50 years, stands out for the quality of service offered to numerous Italian dairy cheesemakers, particularly for hard cheeses. Goal of the new system The installation, carried out by Merenti Refrigerazione, involved two warehou...