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Nuaire has published A Guide to Awaab’s Law and the Future of Safe Housing Standards designed to help social housing organisations comply with Awaab’s Law, which came into effect on 27th October 2025. The legislation was introduced following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in 2020, caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his family’s rented home. Implementing Awaab's law The new guide clearly explains the requirements to investigate and address damp and mould h...

 A-Gas, a pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, is proud to support California’s recent regulatory changes by providing its PENGUIN™ Certified Reclaimed Refrigerants, which are fully compliant with the latest state requirements outlined in Assembly Bill (AB) 663. Criteria for certified reclaimed refrigerant AB 663, signed on October 1, 2025, clarifies California’s State Bill (SB) 1206 and establishes strict criteria for what qualif...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, is proud to support California’s recent regulatory changes by providing its PENGUIN™ Certified Reclaimed Refrigerants, which are fully compliant with the latest state requirements outlined in Assembly Bill (AB) 663. AB 663, signed on October 1, 2025, clarifies California’s State Bill (SB) 1206 and establishes strict criteria for what qualifies as a certified reclaimed refrigerant. Under the...

Construction has started on what will be the UK’s third Community Heat Hub – a low-carbon heat solution that provides heat and hot water to residential communities via a heat network developed and designed especially for low-rise, low-density sites.  Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire contracted the solution from GTC for its Swinnow Park development in Wetherby – a first in the region for the housebuilder.   Low-carbon heat and hot water This is the second Community Heat Hub...

Some of central Ipswich’s key workplaces and community buildings could be heated in a revolutionary way, thanks to a new heat network. Suffolk County Council has been leading on the feasibility of a heat network project since 2021, and has now secured £10 million from the government’s Green Heat Network Fund to make it a reality. Secure and affordable energy The project will work by harnessing natural occurring heat from the River Gipping, and delivering the energy to buildi...

Only around 5% of the Government's annual air source heat pump installation target is being met in England and Wales under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), according to new data analyzed by Hewer Facilities Management. The Government is targeting 600,000 heat pump installations annually by 2028. However, a review of publicly available MCS data by Hewer, a major heating, plumbing and building services provider, shows that on average only 36,167 units have been installed per year in the three yea...

Carrier Solutions UK has welcomed the UK Government’s decision to extend the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to include air-to-air heat pumps, recognizing the policy update as a major catalyst for a residential air-conditioning market in the UK. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. For the first time, households will be able to access grant support for air-to-air heat pum...

Following discussions alerting the industry about potential supply shortages of HFC-based refrigerants during its HVACR Next Generation Congress in Riyadh on 28 October 2025, Eurovent Middle East has published its first industry guidance on the impending refrigerant transition in the region. With the ratification of the Kigali Amendment by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in September, the GCC countries are set to phase down hydrofluorocarbon-based refrigerants (HFCs) starting with a baseline freeze...

Despite 80% of UK homeowners saying they care about climate change, heat pump adoption in UK homes remains critically low, with only 6% making the switch. According to Mitsubishi Electric’s latest report, Heat Pumps: Accelerating the Switch, one of the biggest barriers isn't technology or awareness, but the cost of electricity.  Average household electricity bill For many UK households, switching to a heat pump isn’t a question of willingness, but the affordability of electri...

As the UK transitions towards net zero, the pressure on house builders to deliver homes that are efficient, future-ready, and compliant with evolving regulation has never been greater. Heating accounts for nearly one third of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, making it a critical area for intervention. With the Future Homes Standard timetable banning the use of gas boilers in new-build homes imminently, house builders and developers must now find sustainable alternatives that are n...

Danfoss, a global pioneer in sustainable refrigeration solutions, announced the return of its Mobile Training Unit (MTU) to North America in 2025. The MTU provides hands-on training in transcritical sustainable refrigeration systems, helping original equipment manufacturers (OEM), contractors, and retailers achieve their sustainability goals and meet regulatory requirements. Equipped with live systems and trainer stations, the MTU offers immersive experiences designed to build confidence a...

Eurovent, in collaboration with AMCA Europe and EVIA, has published a joint Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide on Regulation (EU) 2024/1834 – Ecodesign requirements for fans. This joint FAQ guide provides an industry interpretation on the implementation of Ecodesign requirements for fans set out in Regulation (EU) 2024/1834 published on 24 July 2024. It addresses common questions on the interpretation of the regulation and aims to support the understanding of open interpretations and...

A roundtable event hosted by heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi welcomed representatives from government and industry to discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding the decarbonization of heat in care homes. The roundtable was used to highlight the results of a recent Baxi research report. This summer, Baxi carried out a survey of over 400 care home managers, followed by an industry-led focus group to understand their attitudes towards decarbonizing heat in their buildings....

Eurovent has released a Recommendation on AHU controls in Building Automation under the revised EPBD, outlining how integrated systems support compliance, enable monitoring, and optimize energy use. The recommendation outlines the capability of available AHU control systems to foster objectives of Directive 2024/1275, Recast EPBD, in a technically and economically feasible way. It provides recommendations on specific requirements to be implemented in the transposition of the Directive by M...

Saudi Arabia’s construction sector is entering a transformative era, and at the forefront of this shift is the 2nd Building Envelope Design and Insulation Conference (BEDIC 2025), taking place on 10–11 September 2025 at the JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh, KSA.  The conference will focus on advancing sustainable building practices by addressing energy efficiency, resilience, and the integration of innovative materials and design solutions. Future of sustainable building design...

Eurovent has published a policy brief calling for urgent EU action to support the transition to sustainable cooling. The document outlines the priorities to ensure Europe is prepared for a future marked by rising temperatures. The policy brief highlights the vital role that cooling plays in key sectors such as food cold chain, pharmaceuticals, data centers, electric vehicles, and human comfort. With global cooling demand expected to triple by 2050 and Europe warming at twice the global averag...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist - Nuaire has had its Drimaster ECO-HEAT-HC Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) unit and Cyfan extract fans installed into a Grade II listed almshouse in Brixton, where it has dramatically reduced humidity levels in this unusual social housing property.  The Gresham almshouses, built in 1884, is located on The City of London Almshouses estate, a small development of one-bedroom, self-contained dwellings, which offer homes for people a...

Eurovent has published a new recommendation on ventilation systems in new and renovated residential buildings in support of the recast EPBD goals. It provides guidance on the application of technologies that ensure good IAQ. Renovated residential buildings This first edition Recommendation on ventilation systems in new and renovated residential buildings responds directly to the objectives of the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD 2024/1275), advocating for harmonized IAQ...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, visited Truro-based ground source heat pump manufacturer Kensa to hear from Cornish businesses driving green growth and investment, and take part in a roundtable to discuss their role in Britain’s energy transition. During the visit, the Chancellor met with Kensa representatives and heard about the company’s pioneering approach to clean heat and its investment expansion plans for the next five years. These include ramping up productio...

As the UK’s transition away from F-gases ramps up, Aggreko has published a new report to provide clarity on the latest regulations and offer businesses guidance on the phase-down. The report, titled F-Gas Phase Down: Navigating Regulations for a Sustainable Future, breaks down the UK’s F-gas phase-down strategy, which includes service and maintenance restrictions and mandatory leak checks and emission control, and the impact this will have on the HVAC industry. With the UK aiming f...

Hydronic heating has a long history of innovation in the boiler industry, driven by advancements in efficiency, performance, and sustainability. The portfolio of many companies’ modern heating solutions includes industry-leading condensing boilers and cast-iron boilers, which have set benchmarks for energy efficiency and reliability. However, as the market rapidly evolves toward more sustainable practices, there is an increasing focus on technologies such as air-to-water heat pumps and du...

Three-fifths of households (60%) say they can’t afford to carry out home improvements that would save them money on their energy bills, reveals research by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service.  The UK has millions of older homes that were built before modern energy efficiency standards, with many suffering from poor insulation, outdated heating systems and single-glazed windows. Half of households (52%) say they would like to make changes to improve their home&rsqu...

It’s estimated that air pollution is responsible for more than 6.5 million deaths annually. Unhealthy air causes issues in every area of the world, and one of the most important parts of fighting this trend is to accurately monitor and report air quality levels in a timely manner. Pollutants like smog and wildfire smoke are easy to see, but sometimes airborne dangers aren’t so easy to detect on the local or regional levels. In those situations, some air quality monitoring organ...

In January 2023, the Biden administration announced renewed efforts to combat air pollution and improve air quality protections across the United States. Alongside important steps people can take on an individual level to create a Healthy Home environment, this action by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is crucial in ensuring everyone has access to Healthy Air. One area of focus for the new regulations is soot pollution. Dangers of Soot Soot is most often the result of burning f...

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...

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...

For data centers close to residential areas, compliance with noise regulations is extremely important. Air conditioning systems can be problematic in this respect. Chillers with a cooling capacity of 500kW, in particular, often generate a lot of noise during operation. Here, low-noise solutions from STULZ ensure the necessary noise reduction. Data center operators For a data center running in continuous operation 24/7 all year round, there is genuine cause for concern As long as data centers...

Closed-circuit cooling via the raised floors allows the data center air conditioning to constantly satisfy the ever-present demands for low running costs, high flexibility and redundancy with a well-proven system. However, in most cases, the air is not regulated as it exits the raised floor. Here, sensor-controlled raised floor grilles with a variable opening angle are an essential element for restricting the energy consumption of the air conditioning system. Actual airflow rate As a rule, th...

Hitachi Cooling & Heating is proud to announce the launch of its new generation airH2O air-to-water heat pump range, featuring two models: airH2O 800 R290 (monobloc and hydrosplit) and airH2O 600 R32 (refrigerant split). Fully designed and manufactured in Europe to meet the evolving demands of sustainable, low-carbon heating across the region, this new product range offers high efficiency, superior comfort, and next-level safety – suitable for both refurbishment projects and new resid...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning announces the launch of its new portfolio of innovative and environmentally sustainable residential ductless heat pumps utilizing the low-Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant, R-32. The new airHome mini-splits, which feature several cold-climate models, reduce energy use and carbon emissions, and improve reliability, indoor air quality (IAQ), and ease of installation and maintenance. Authority comment “Johnson Controls-Hitachi is committed...