Boilers News & Trends

This year’s theme is ‘Water for Peace’, which focuses on the critical role water plays in the stability and prosperity of the world. When water is scarce or polluted, or when people have unequal or no access, tensions can rise between communities and countries. More than 3 billion people worldwide depend on water that crosses national borders. Yet, out of 153 countries that share rivers, lakes and aquifers with their neighbors, only 24 countries report having cooperation agree...

Team Rubicon is announcing an additional investment by Chevron towards the proposed TRades Academy to train skilled tradespeople. The $100,000 grant by Chevron’s Gulf of Mexico Business Unit is expected to fuel the growth of the TRades Academy being developed by Team Rubicon to fill the gap of skilled trades professionals in times of crisis. “We are grateful for the support of Chevron and this investment into our new TRades Academy,” said Art delaCruz, CEO of Team Rubicon, add...

On 6th March, Mitsubishi Electric hosted its new rebooted Partner conference and expo-PACE24. The event equipped Partners with information around net zero, and support to help their businesses to thrive in the future. The goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is changing the way that the built environment must operate. Across the industry, there is a need to consider new technologies and ways of working, understand upcoming changes to legislation, and be prepared for the opportuni...

Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will highlight innovative, high-quality solutions for the restaurant facility management industry at the Restaurant Facility Management Association Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., March 17-19. Showcasing solutions “We’re looking forward to the insights and experience the RFMA Annual Conference delivers year after year,” said Neal Heyman, marketing director for B...

Resideo has announced that configuring its pioneering Honeywell Home evohome smart zoning system is now even simpler with its new online system builder tool. Installers, or homeowners, can build a tailor-made zoning solution using evohome - which lets consumers easily manage their home temperature room-by-room via an app or locally - with just a few clicks on a phone, tablet, or laptop. There is no sign-up required to use the tool or download the detailed system builder evaluation. Four-step...

Swedish clean energy-tech champion, Aira is launching the Aira Heat Pump, complete with the latest smart technology to take Europe off gas and accelerate the electrification of home heating. In the UK, there are still 25 million oil and gas boilers heating homes. The Government is propelling the transition to heat pumps by offering consumers a £7,500 grant, while VAT has also been eliminated on any clean energy improvements to homes until 31st March 2027. Clean energy-tech roles Recent...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Curtains and Fan Heaters’ (PG-CUR) has elected Michael Hims (Carver) as its new Chairperson. He will be supported by the newly elected Vice-Chairperson, Xander Van Bree (Frico BV). The election took place during the online Product Group meeting held on 13 February 2024. Michael Hims (European NPD Manager at Carver) will succeed Carsten Dittmar (Commercial Product Area Director at Systemair), who served as the Eurovent PG-CUR Chairperson since October...

Following revelations that the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) found over 85% of domestic heating circulators it inspected last year were non-compliant, distributors and installers are being urged to look out for ‘fake’ pumps as they could pose a safety hazard to consumers. The callout by Wilo, the efficiency-first pump manufacturer, leads on from the OPSS’ Delivery report 2022-2023, in which the UK Government department also disclosed that it had de-listed 38 d...

Sherborne School in Dorset has successfully improved the reliability and efficiency of the heating system serving its Big School Room (BSR) building with the installation of four new Remeha Gas 120 Ace boilers using a Remeha prefabricated cascade arrangement. Remeha is part of Baxi. Founded in its current guise in 1550, Sherborne School’s history of educating boys dates back to the 12th century. Given its rich history and reputation for excellence, creating the optimal warm and comfortabl...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, has been recognized as a top workplace by Seattle Business Magazine, the Pacific Northwest’s premier business publication and pioneering employee engagement and workplace culture experts. For the second consecutive year, BDR was named one of Washington’s Best Companies to Work For in Seattle Business Magazine’s annual ranking of employers who p...

Low-carbon heating and cooling for every UK home is one step closer as Kensa breaks ground with the next generation of heating. By 2050 millions of UK homes will need to decarbonise their heating and, with the launch of its new small and powerful Shoebox NX Ground Source Heat Pump, Kensa is unlocking a proven, Net-Zero-ready solution. Ground Source Heat Pump Kensa’s solution - Networked Ground Source Heat Pumps replicates the familiarity and accessibility of gas networks and enables the...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, is continuing its commitment to support training the workforce of the future, by providing strategic in-kind grant funding to the Center for Employment Training (CET), a national nonprofit technical training school. The grant, which stems from Bradford White’s signature charitable giving initiative, Industry Forward®, includes the purchase of nine 50-gallon AeroTherm&re...

A new £37 million residential development in Sheffield, United Kingdom (UK) is benefiting from sustainable and efficient heating, courtesy of Taconova’s market-renowned Heat Interface Units (HIUs). The Ironworks Situated on Scotland Street, the Ironworks has been developed by Rise Homes and brings much-needed quality rented accommodation to Sheffield. Building work began in January 2021 on the site of the former Queens Hotel, and in September 2023, Rise Homes and Taconova were joi...

His Excellency Mr. Majid Abdullah Al-Hogail, the Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing in Saudi Arabia inaugurated the 12th edition of the Big 5 Construct Saudi at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, joined by Eng. Zakaria bin Abdulrahman Al-Abdulqader, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Saudi Contractors Authority. “The contracting sector is vital to our country's growth, supporting key initiatives of Vision 2030 and driving various sectors forward. Given its...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist - Nuaire is pleased to announce its latest CPD, which addresses High-Temperature Axial Fans & Variable Speed Drives (VSDs). This new CPD has been introduced to clearly explain the standard ‘BS EN 12101-3:2002 Smoke and heat control systems-Specification for powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators’, and advise on compliance. Various smoke applications Simon Plummer, Nuaire Axials Divisional Manager and one of the UK...

Low-carbon heating specialist, Daikin UK is working in partnership with colleges and training providers across Greater Manchester to help train the next generation of green heating installers, as the nation shifts away from fossil fuel boilers. Train the Green Trainer Daikin UK in partnership with Quantum Group and the Green Skills Academy will deliver the first ‘Train the Green Trainer’ program for college tutors and staff at nine Greater Manchester colleges, including Hopwoo...

Shadow Industrial, the UK’s pioneering shortwave infrared heating specialist, recently helped St. Helen’s Chapel, in Colchester, Essex, specify and install a low-carbon heating system, keeping the congregation warm and costs down. Installing 14 of its powerful ceiling-hung and wall-mounted heaters and 16 controllers from scratch, the new system has given visitors a warm, comfortable and sustainable place to worship, whatever the weather. Futureproofing sensitively Reducing energy...

A-Gas, the global pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services, announces Andrew Stride will serve as Director of Operations for their new facility outside of Hamilton, Ontario. Andrew Stride is a licensed Professional Engineer with over a decade of engineering experience. Andrew joined A-Gas in the fall of 2021 as an Engineering Manager. Now, Andrew will bring his experience from one of A-Gas’ industry-pioneering facilities to build...

Low-carbon heating specialist, Daikin UK is working in partnership with colleges and training providers across Greater Manchester to help train the next generation of green heating installers as the nation shifts away from fossil fuel boilers. Daikin UK in partnership with the Green Skills Academy will deliver the first ‘Train the Green Trainer’ program for college tutors and staff at nine Greater Manchester colleges, including Hopwood College, Trafford College, and Oldham College....

Building on the success of its highly acclaimed electric boiler range, hot water and heating specialist - ACV UK is pleased to announce the arrival of its new multifunctional E-Tech M mobile heater, which offers a flexible new approach to mobile electric heating and helps keep disruption to a minimum. E-Tech M mobile heater Designed to help speed up the screed drying process, the E-Tech M from ACV UK can also be used as a convenient backup heating solution. Featuring one plug-in that can work...

As part of its commitment to developing environmentally friendly technologies and products, and in response to Europe’s growing demand for low-carbon climate solutions, MHIAE has introduced the Hydrolution EZY range of A2W heat pumps. Designed to deliver heating, cooling, and hot water for residential properties, the Hydrolution EZY is available in two models,10kW and 14kW, providing a low-carbon, easy-to-install alternative to conventional fossil fuel boilers. The Hydrolution EZY series...

WEG, a global manufacturer of motors and drives, will showcase its solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications at the Warsaw HVAC Expo in Poland. Held on 27 to 29 February 2024, the exhibition will see WEG present its diverse range of equipment for the sector, including its smoke extraction motors, the W20 and W22 motor lines, as well as drives and digital solutions. IE3 efficiency-rated motor Three-phase IE3 efficiency-rated motor has a power rating rang...

Eight low-income Philadelphia families are receiving new energy-efficient water heaters, thanks to a generous donation from Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks. The donation, which comes during Random Acts of Kindness Week, stems from Bradford White’s signature charitable giving initiative, Industry Forward®. water heaters Eight 40-gallon water heaters are being provided to very deserving families who ha...

Held under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Majid Abdullah Al-Hogail, the Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing in Saudi Arabia, the 12th edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi, the largest construction event to be ever held in the Kingdom, organized by dmg events, is gearing up to welcome visitors from 26 to 29 February 2024 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. Aligned with the goals of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has successfully launched nearly $1.25 trillion worth o...

Cornish MP, Cherilyn Mackrory, was on hand to see how Truro-based Ground Source Heat Pump manufacturer and contractor, The Kensa Group, is deploying Networked Heat Pumps to provide 140 new homes in Quintrell Downs, Newquay, with low-cost, energy-efficient heating. The Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth joined Kensa CEO, Tamsin Lishman, for a close-up tour and demonstration of the renewable heating system being installed, which will save residents hundreds of pounds in annual heati...

A high volume of articles have appeared in the UK media relating to speculation that the Government’s Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) might be withdrawn. sustainable and clean heating A number of these articles include significant accusations that Baxi (and others in our sector) are expecting to profit from the CHMM, which is intended to support and improve the take up of sustainable and clean heating solutions in homes, specifically through growth in the uptake of heat pumps.&...

As the UK government implements transformational changes to its energy system as outlined in the Energy Act 2023, Carrier is positioned to support customers on their journey towards decarbonization. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Energy Act 2023 The Energy Act 2023 is designed to transform the UK’s energy system by strengthening energy security, supporting the delivery of net zero, and ensuring household bills...

A-Gas, a leader in the lifecycle management of refrigerants, announces it is one of the first two carbon projects approved for issuance of Ecology Offset Credits by the Washington State Department of Ecology, the regulatory agency responsible for the state’s compliance carbon market. Adverse environmental impacts A-Gas collected refrigerant gases from Washington State via their Rapid Recovery on-site refrigerant recovery service, Rapid Exchange on-demand cylinder swap service, and from d...

NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Lisa Lyon to Webstone general manager, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of operations for the Webstone business unit of NIBCO. “Lisa has been instrumental in aggressively expanding the Webstone product portfolio since NIBCO acquired the company,” said Ashley Martin, president and COO, NIBCO. “She demonstrates great passion and knowledge for the industry, and we are confident that she will meet and exceed the goals establi...

Britain’s pioneer in Ground Source Heat Pumps, Kensa Heat Pumps, is set to unveil the next generation of home heating and cooling. At an online launch on 29th February, Kensa will reveal its solution to help bring heat pumps to the masses, decarbonize current and future homes and create green jobs. The launch will be presented by Kensa CEO, Tamsin Lishman, who’ll be joined by special guest Chris Stark, Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee. Author's quote Tamsin Lishman,...