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Stop 'rewarding the wealthy' with heat pump incentives and allow rural poor to keep using oil says OFTEC
The chief executive of oil heating body OFTEC has launched a stinging attack on the government’s current inaction over fuel poverty and called for rural homeowners to be allowed to keep using oil as the cheapest heating option, even though it produces higher carbon emissions than other options.
Manufacturers step up warnings over 'severe damage' from no-deal Brexit
The EURIS Taskforce, representing UK manufacturers worth £148 billion in turnover, has written to the Prime Minister for the second time to reinforce that no-deal should not be an option
Biggest water-source heat pump in UK set for summer commissioning
Queens Quay project on River Clyde in Scotland will see 5 MW heat pumps power district heating network in £15m scheme
BSRIA warns of ongoing training funding shortfall as Brexit looms
BSRIA has argued that a lack of investment in training remains a major issue still to be addressed within a construction industry that is also facing a number of emerging challenges linked to Brexit.
CPA welcomes latest government Hackitt review response plans
A lack of transparency concerning the performance of construction products remains a pressing concern for the building services sector as the government commits to introduce a series of changes to safety regulations.
UK publishes Draft Environment Bill
The government has published its Draft Environment Bill that is intended to enforce national commitments to protect the natural environment upon the country’s exit from the EU.
Manufacturers brace for no deal Brexit
Manufacturers in the HVAC sector said they have had to invest heavily in warehousing and logistics arrangements in the event that they need to either import components or export finished product after exiting the EU with no deal in place.
New UK joint regulatory body to trial revised building safety regulation
Government will establish a Joint Regulators’ Group to trial components of a new regulatory system for building safety as part of its latest response to the Hackitt review of existing standards and legislation.
London unveils scrappage scheme for higher pollution vans
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has unveiled a £23m scrappage scheme for vans emitting higher levels of pollution in the city to address air quality concerns.
Hybrid boilers with domestic waste to energy units nearer production
HERU system accelerates development amidst dramatic emissions analysis
