Heat

An innovation trial led by UK Power Networks (UKPN) in partnership with energy supplier OVO and tepeo, an electric boiler provider, has found that heat battery technology would “significantly” help the UK meet net zero targets by 2050.

A cross-party group of MPs has written to the UK government asking them to expand the number of low-carbon heating technologies that qualify for VAT relief.

New data on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) has been released, revealing another incredibly strong month for the scheme.

According to new data from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), 250,000 certified heat pump installations have been completed in UK homes.

The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) has launched two new missions outlining how the UK can achieve net zero.

Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, has released its annual report on the boiler upgrade scheme (BUS) showing that 23,875 vouchers were redeemed from its launch until the end of March 2024.

Swedish cleantech company Aira has opened a new training academy and hub, its first in London.

Halifax mortgage customers are now able to earn thousands in cashback for making improvements to the energy efficiency of their home, thanks to a boost in the bank’s Green Living Reward (GLR) scheme.

Leeds Pipes, a heat network developed in partnership between Leeds City Council, Vital Energi and Ener-Vate, has been recognised as an international exemplar of a city-wide heating solution.

While boiler upgrade scheme (BUS) applications in June were down 10% on the previous month, the number was up 81% compared to the same month of the year before.