Boilers News & Trends

Laars® Heating Systems, a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, will showcase its high-performing and efficient products at the Eastern Energy Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 21-24. reliable and high-quality products “As the premier event for the energy and comfort industries, the Eastern Energy Expo is a great opportunity for heating and HVAC professionals to experience the reli...

Baxi has launched its latest 600 and 800 Combi and System 2 boilers with a suite of new features introduced as a result of feedback from heating engineers, completing its range of high performance models. The new ranges have been specifically designed to make installation and maintenance run even smoother. Combi & System 2 boilers with new features Improvements to the new Combi & System 2 boilers include a pre-heated siphonic condensate trap, which prevents freezing and boiler lockout...

Carrier has introduced IdroFan® 36XH, a next generation of high-efficiency, hybrid hydronic terminal unit specifically designed for hotels and hospitality venues with intermittent occupancy. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The new IdroFan 36XH is a hybrid hydronic terminal that can operate as a stand-alone unit to maintain stable, comfortable conditions for guests, while delivering energy-efficient operation, reduced ru...

Following a long and established relationship, Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products has supplied Shastid Energy with a Tyneham Air Source Heat Pump for installation at its premises in Cambridgeshire. Tyneham heat pump The Tyneham heat pump range offers superb operational reliability, excellent quality, and outstanding performance backed up by engineering excellence and lifetime support. One of the lightest commercial heat...

The Government should put an end to the proposed Clean Heat Market Mechanism says the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council (HHIC), as the second consultation on it runs until 8 June. policy The policy seeks to fine boiler manufacturers £5,000 for every gas boiler sold over a certain quota compared to their heat pump sales in an attempt to kickstart demand for heat pumps in the UK. The concern is being raised by the heating industry that fining the manufacturers who do not create the d...

The parent company to Baxi and manufacturer of smart thermal comfort solutions, BDR Thermea, has appointed Luigi La Morgia as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Luigi will join the Management Board and report directly to CEO Bertrand Schmitt. Work experience  Luigi brings over 20 years of experience in general management, operations, and supply chain in large multinationals, including at Ducati, Fiat Powertrain, and most recently Whirlpool, where he served as Vice President of Manufacturing...

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has announced the appointment of Kevin Lowe as Technical Manager to instigate and manage positive change in the drive towards the successful implementation of heat pump technology. The move signifies the HHIC’s commitment to supporting innovation within the sector by encouraging action on the energy crisis, decarbonization and the future of the UK’s heating mix. Kevin brings the trade body a wealth of industry experience having worke...

The future of heating homes in rural areas has been kept secret until after the local elections, claims the CEO of leading trade body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), Mike Foster. His claim comes as the industry waits for the Government's response to a consultation that closed 15 months ago. delayed publication  In the consultation, the Government planned to ban the replacement of fossil fuel boilers, oil, and LPG, from 2026 accepting that consumers would face considerably higher cos...

To make life easier and quicker for installers, Ideal Heating has launched a new feature on its Connect loyalty scheme that reduces admin. Installers can link their Benchmark account to their Connect account, saving time spent on admin as all the necessary documentation required as part of the boiler commissioning process can be completed through Connect. Therefore, when installers register their installation on Connect for their loyalty points and free Gas Safe registration, they can then co...

The UK's energy trade body, the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has accused the UK Government of “selling British manufacturers down the river”, in suggesting British boiler makers will be fined when supplying UK consumers but foreign manufacturers won’t. Boiler tax Writing to the Minister, Lord Callanan, Mike Foster the CEO of EUA asked what assurances German, France, and the Netherlands had given him to pay the so-called “boiler tax” of £5000 for every...

Full-year figures for the Government’s much-publicized Boiler Upgrade Scheme show it has failed to meet the target of boilers replaced by taxpayer-subsidized heat pumps. The scheme had a budget of £150 million to fund 30,000 heat pump installations. At the end of its first year, under 10,000 households had received their £5000 subsidy voucher. The scheme’s unspent budget will now be returned to the Treasury. Scheme failure  Commenting on the scheme’s failure...

Baxi’s latest 200 and 400 combi 2 boiler ranges are proving to be a popular choice with installers, thanks to the introduction of a series of new and improved features making installation as seamless as possible. Lightweight and compact, the cupboard fit boilers include an upgraded and simpler wiring experience, brass hydraulics on the Baxi 400, increased LPG options across the range, stainless steel heat exchanger and both ranges have easy-to-replace components. Connecting smart contro...

Baxi has launched the next-generation Remeha Gas 210 Ace floor-standing boiler series, designed to deliver enhanced flexibility, connectivity, and control. Remeha Gas 210 Ace The new Remeha Gas 210 Ace builds on the features and benefits of its predecessor, the Gas 210 Eco Pro, combining impressively compact dimensions with a new improved control platform and optimized connectivity to provide the exceptional performance and design flexibility that modern heating demands. Built on the revoluti...

Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Dorchester DR-SG range of stainless steel condensing water heaters with enhanced durability and large continuous outputs. The Dorchester DR-SG is available in ten power outputs over three storage capacities and features a durable stainless-steel tank, heat exchanger and coil for enhanced performance, efficiency, and increased service lif...

The BBC Earth Experience opens at The Daikin Centre in Earl’s Court on Thursday, 30th March, 2023. Daikin eco-heating specialists and sponsors of the venue have created the ‘Daikin Climate Zone’, located just outside the main venue, offering space to relax, play and learn. After visitors have marveled at the wonders of the seven continents and are feeling inspired to help protect the planet, Daikin invites visitors to join them at The Daikin Climate Zone, to learn more about h...

A proposed Government heat pump production quota announced by UK Energy Secretary - Grant Shapps could threaten the United Kingdom (UK) with job losses and price hikes on boilers, a heating industry expert has said. Mechanism for low carbon heat  Branded an 'out of touch' and 'absurd' policy by Mike Foster, CEO of the trade body - the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), the Market-based mechanism for low carbon heat proposes British heating manufacturers’ heat pump sales should rep...

ECO Steam and Heating ordered a 10MW Electrode Steam Boiler for their Dutch customer - MARS WRIGLEY in Veghel. This is the largest chocolate bar factory in the world that produces brands, such as Twix, Mars, and Bounty. PARAT Halvorsen AS will deliver the 10MW High Voltage Electrode Steam Boiler that will reduce emissions and bring flexibility to their boiler house.  Power to Heat system The Power to Heat system will be delivered with a 10kV Connection, Design Temperature...

Emerson has launched its new ASCO™ Series 641, 642, and 643 aluminum filter regulators, which maximize process efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime in a broad range of process applications. This line of durable, aluminum filter regulators can handle the highest flow rates of any regulators in their class and provides precise pressure regulation to downstream instruments. ASCO Series An alternative to stainless steel filter regulators, ASCO Series 641, 642, and 643 aluminum filte...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) responded with disappointment towards the UK Government's revised energy strategy, Powering Up Britain. The government's revised strategy arrives in the wake of a 2022 High Court ruling that the previous plan did not provide enough detail on plans to tackle climate change. The strategy now outlines key areas of activity for the government in progressing towards net zero but, importantly, contains little in the way of new announcements or fundi...

Heat network technology providers - Evinox and Minibems are merging and receiving growth capital from SET Ventures. This capital injection enables the two companies to cement their leading position in smart heat network technology ensuring enhanced energy efficiency and cost savings for heat network operators and residents. Heat networks Heat networks, also known as district heating systems, supply heat to one or multiple buildings from a central source, such as a boiler or heat pump. These...

The Industrial and Commercial Heating Equipment Association (ICOM) has launched a campaign to clarify the different levels of ‘hydrogen-readiness’ of boilers and other combustion products entering the market. Hydrogen labels  According to the trade body, three types of labels have been created which will signify different hydrogen products: hydrogen-blend; hydrogen-ready; and 100% hydrogen. Currently, only hydrogen-blend is available on the market, however, with the UK’...

ACV UK, stainless steel, hot water, and heating specialist, is pleased to introduce its new EVO S wall-hung boiler range, which incorporates the latest stainless steel heat exchanger technology for energy efficiency and reliability. Available in seven different outputs from 40 to 150kW, EVO S features a 5:1 turndown ratio and excellent low-class 6 NOx emissions across all models. Installation and maintenance Designed for straightforward installation and maintenance to help optimize performanc...

Baxi has supplied a new range of prefabricated understairs heating solutions to Travis Perkins’ WholeHouse®, an industry-first platform that allows smaller regional housebuilders and developers across the UK to plan and design a complete, bespoke digital model of a house before beginning construction. Based on the BIM process, the new platform ensures detailed and accurate design, plans and material pricing of developments from the first day. From start to finish, the process can be c...

In a new guide from renowned heating and hot water solutions provider - Baxi, social housing providers are being advised to start planning a phased approach to heat decarbonization across their building stock. Decarbonization and Affordability of Heat, a phased approach is a free downloadable guide to provide social housing providers with a framework for achieving net zero, particularly in harder-to-decarbonize social homes. Addressing the challenges  With many residents struggling with...

“While today’s Budget will continue to build the foundation for achieving Net Zero, it could have gone further and built upon a commitment to the environment and to reach the target by 2050." “Several measures announced in today’s Budget, including the extension of the CCA (Climate Change Agreement) Scheme and plans to invest in more domestic sources of energy, will support the transition towards more renewable and secure energy sources by 2050." Energy Price Guarantee...

Mike Foster, CEO of the Energy and Utilities Alliance, said, “We warmly welcome the decision to extend the Energy Price Guarantee, helping to protect consumers against a 20 percent increase from April." "It’s good that the Chancellor has listened to us in the energy industry as well as consumer champions who have all backed this move." Transition to a hydrogen economy “What we now need is for the Chancellor to listen to the industry again, by supporting the move towards a hy...

Following the announcement of its One Europe strategy in late 2022, a global provider of modular power, temperature control, and energy solutions, Aggreko, has confirmed a £150m investment into its European fleet this year. The majority of this investment is centered on the business’s ongoing Greener Upgrades portfolio, comprising new boilers, Stage V generators, batteries, and chillers. efficient and sustainable solutions Greener Upgrades is Aggreko’s commitment to hel...

Baxi will be supplying its 100% hydrogen boilers for the H100 Fife Project, a world-first hydrogen-to-homes demonstration delivered through a partnership between gas distribution company - SGN and Fife Council in cooperation with industry regulator - Ofgem. Baxi attended an event hosted by SGN on 8 March to mark the beginning of construction of the H100 Fife hydrogen homes demonstration facility. Due to open to the public this summer, the new facility will comprise two hydrogen show homes where...

DENSO Corporation and DENSO Fukushima Corporation have announced that they will start a demonstration project at DENSO Fukushima in March 2023, in order to produce and use green hydrogen at its plant, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation, as part of the initiative to realize carbon-neutral manufacturing. Through the demonstration project, the two companies aim to build a model of local production for local consumption of hydrogen and realize carbon-neutral plant. Under the slogan...

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited (Pilkington), part of the NSG Group, is launching a range of glass infrared radiators to support the demand for low-carbon heating solutions in homes and non-domestic buildings. the Futurebuild show The company will reveal its new Pilkington HeatComfort radiator at the Futurebuild show at the ExCel, London (7th - 9th March), ahead of a full launch planned for the product this Summer. It represents the architectural and automotive glass giant entering the heat...