Heat

February 12, 2024

Wales achieves record number of heat pump installations in 2023

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has confirmed that Welsh homes and businesses installed a record number of heat pumps across 2023 as well as solar panels.

February 8, 2024

Wales reaches record of number of renewable installations in 2023

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has confirmed Wales installed a record number of residential and commercial solar panels and heat pumps through 2023.

February 6, 2024

Clean Heat Market Mechanism could be scrapped due to boiler tax ‘scam’

Energy Secretary Clare Coutinho could scrap the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) due to fears of a phantom 'boiler tax.'

February 1, 2024

OVO partnership to lower heat pump running costs by almost £500 a year

OVO has partnered with manufacturer Vaillant to offer a "best-in-market" heat pump rate of 15p/kWh, which is said to cut running costs by an average of £495 a year.

UK government to invest £80.6 million into greener heating. Image: UKPN.

January 26, 2024

UK government announces £80 million funding into green heating

The UK government has announced a £80.6 million funding package to develop greener, low-cost heating systems in 4 new projects in England.

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.

January 26, 2024

Heat re-use technology to be incorporated in new Manchester data centre

A new data centre in Manchester will be developed with heat re-use capabilities, harnessing waste heat for delivery to local projects.

Air source heat pumps could result in significant savings on energy bills. Image: David Bebber.

January 25, 2024

Heat pump installations in Scotland increased by 113% between 2020 and 2023

Heat pump installations in Scotland increased by 113% between 2020 and 2023, revealed the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) today (25 January).

Centrica has also been exploring battery energy storage as part of its business plans. Image: Centrica Business Solutions.

January 17, 2024

Centrica, The Pirbright Institute partner to reduce energy usage

Centrica Business Solutions has partnered with The Pirbright Institute to deliver on-site technology that will help reduce its net energy use by more than 10% by 2026.