Features

Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic, investigates what makes a ‘modern’ Heat Interface Unit (HIU) as their popularity increases as a solution for multi-occupancy builds. Modern Heat Interface Units (HIUs) boast an impressive array of ‘smart’ features that provide close control of heat output and energy use. This is helping to fuel a steady increase […]

Energy expert Paul Webb has been writing a series of ‘toolbox tips’ for his social media followers, with advice for energy managers and those looking at making buildings more energy efficient. Here, he shares his guidance for dealing with heat loss in plant rooms. When you are next in your plant room just review how […]

With one of its first certificated 100% hydrogen boilers now in place at the H21 test site in South Bank, Middlesbrough, the team from Vaillant involved with its installation and testing reflect on what it means to the industry, and what the results will feed into. The H21 South Bank project, led by Northern Gas […]

We look at changes to the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations and how to comply. What are the regulations? According to Government guidance the primary purpose of The Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations, which came into force initially in 2014, is to drive energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions from heating. Efficiency is […]

Paul Hawkins, Commercial Sales Manager at Vokèra by Riello Commercial, explains how mixed technology solutions could help the HVAC industry meet the UK Government’s target of net zero carbon by 2050. Reducing CO2 emissions associated with heating our buildings is vital if we are to  achieve the ultimate goal of zero carbon.  However, decarbonising a […]

A summary of the findings from independent think tank Localis, commissioned by Liquid Gas UK, on how the Heat and Buildings strategy could impact rural homeowners. In response to the release of the government Heat and Buildings strategy in late 2021, Liquid Gas UK, the trade body for the LPG industry, commissioned a report to […]

Sponsored content SolarEdge is one of the sponsors of the Installing the Future. Now! feature at InstallerSHOW from 21st to 23rd June at the NEC. Ahead of the event, we spoke to the team, who told us how what visitors to the event will be able to discover.     You’re sponsoring our Installing the […]

Sponsored content Mitsubishi Electric is one of the sponsors of the Installing the Future. Now! feature at InstallerSHOW from 21st to 23rd June at the NEC. Ahead of the event, we spoke to Russell Dean, Head of Residential and Domestic Heating, who told us how installers can support housing associations with a focus on heat […]

To better understand the potential challenges ahead for rural properties, George Webb CEO at Liquid Gas UK, the trade association for the LPG and bioLPG industry in the UK, spoke to Paul Williams, a self-employed heating and plumbing engineer from South-West Wales, who frequently works on rural properties and provides advice and support for homeowners. […]

Sponsored content Worcester Bosch is one of the sponsors of the Installing the Future. Now! feature at InstallerSHOW from 21st to 23rd June at the NEC. Ahead of the event, we spoke to Martyn Bridges, Director of Technical Services, to find out what visitors can expect.     You’re sponsoring our Installing the Future. NOW! […]

Sponsored content ev.energy is one of the sponsors of the Installing the Future. Now! feature at InstallerSHOW from 21st to 23rd June at the NEC. Ahead of the event, it has shared this guidance about the updated UK charge point regulations. From 30th June 2022 it will be illegal to sell and install home and […]

Sponsored content Sevadis is one of the sponsors of the Installing the Future. Now! feature at InstallerSHOW from 21st to 23rd June at the NEC. Ahead of the event, we spoke to the company’s Sultana Rahman to find out about its product range, what it will be talking about at the event and why the […]