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WPD expects the number of heat pumps and EV chargers in particular to grow dramatically in coming years. Image: WPD.

March 18, 2024

Up to 8,800 social homes could benefit from heat pumps following government funding

Over £75 million from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund has today (18 March) been allocated to offer free energy efficiency upgrades that could save households up to £400 a year.

The installation of a Daikin heat pump by British Gas. Image: British Gas

February 19, 2024

Daikin to upskill green heating tutors in Greater Manchester

The low-carbon heating organisation Daikin UK has partnered with the Green Skill Academy to train green heating tutors at nine Greater Manchester colleges

January 26, 2024

Boiler Upgrade Scheme applications increase 49% YoY in December following a ‘record’ November

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) applications increased by 49% year-on-year (YoY) in December 2023 following a month of “record” number of grants paid in November.

November 6, 2023

Waste heat from data centres to heat over ten thousand homes

A project that will see over 10,000 new homes heated by waste heat from nearby data centres has been granted a share of £65 million funding from the Green Heat Network Fund.

October 23, 2023

Heat pumps now cheaper than gas boilers as government funding saves over 20GWh of domestic energy

Heat pumps are now cheaper to install than gas boilers as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme increase launches today (23 October).

Battery storage installations also saw a welcome increase in 2023. Image: Nesta.

October 6, 2023

MCS announces redevelopment to a more ‘active’ approach

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has announced plans for future redevelopment which will see the scheme take a more “active” approach.

September 28, 2023

UK heat industry remains committed to decarbonisation despite delays

With the dust now settled, Current± discusses what the decarbonisation delays mean for the UK with leading figures in the heat sector.

September 1, 2023

Consultation opens to advance the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The UK government has announced a consultation on proposed amendments to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) regulations.

Heat pumps were the second most popular technology type in 2022 according to MCS

August 25, 2023

Social housing fund installs low carbon heating in 401 homes

The government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) has installed 401 low carbon heating technologies across 401 homes in England.

August 22, 2023

Green skills training pilot to help futureproof sector

Daikin has announced a heat pump training course aimed at 16-to-18-year-olds.

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