Knowledge
Data: the UKIFDA databank
...low carbon heating technologies by providing an upfront capital grant towards the cost of an installation of an air source heat pump (ASHP), a ground source heat pump (GSHP) and,...
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Interview
The downstream customer
...the customers have considered acquiring a heat pump or other low carbon heating solution, Claudia asked them for their thoughts: Elspeth: “We would certainly be interested in having a heat...
News
Decarbonising heating – delay for domestic RHI
...costly carbon intense fossil fuels,” said energy secretary, Edward Davey. The steps include ‘a new set of actions specifically targeted at industrial heat, urban heat networks and heat in buildings’...
Opinion
A successful transition requires a cross-sector commitment
...construction) I’ve seen cleaner fuels and heating technologies make some seismic advancements. During my tenure at Nutherm (the distributor for German heat pump manufacturer Waterkotte across the UK and Ireland)...
Analysis
A step in the right direction
...the recognition it deserved when the Government put forward an amendment to the energy bill that grants the powers to introduce a Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel Obligation (RLHFO), similar to...
Opinion
OFTEC urges support for renewable liquid fuels after PM outlines 10-point plan
...will be able to support such high costs through grants or other support mechanisms. Even those that can afford to act may face weeks without heating due to the length...
News
Industry professionals debate heating strategies
...heat and recognise the increasing role domestic renewable heating technologies will play in the longer term. That’s why OFTEC has launched registrations and MCS certification for heat pumps and solar...
Case Study
Tuffa and AMP power the nation to a low carbon future
The ‘think tanks’ at Tuffa and AMP Clean Energy help power the nation to a low carbon future – a case study AMP Clean Energy is a company leading the...
Opinion
The future for liquid fuel – What now for off-grid decarbonisation?
...whilst paying out £7,500 for new heat pump installations. Focus on heat pumps Moving beyond government, we’re seeing time and time again how this focus on heat pumps will put...
Opinion
“Let’s shift our focus to our customers” – industry reactions to the new government
...our customers. One such significant issue is the transition towards renewable liquid heating fuels. “During the last parliamentary term, we successfully persuaded all political parties that a Renewable Liquid Heating...
Opinion
Analysing emissions: why clean can be a dirty word
...was a study that, effectively, triggered dieselgate. A small project funded by ICT, the International Council on Clean Transportation, was looking to demonstrate to Europeans how clean diesel technology was...
News
Government announces increased heating oil payment to be made ‘in the new year’.
Having announced last month that the one-off payment to off-grid properties that use alternative fuels, such as heating oil, liquified petroleum gas, coal or biomass for heating has been increased...
Opinion
Call for affordable low carbon heating solutions to overcome biggest barrier
...and practical low carbon solutions to be recognised to incentivise consumers to switch to greener heating and help the UK reach its 2050 net zero ambitions. In its Heat and...
News
Ensuring the new government hears FPS members
Newly appointed FPS president, Duncan Grant intends ‘to use every opportunity and more to promote what is an incredibly hard working and conscientious industry’ On 22nd April 2015 Duncan Grant,...
News
Heat decarbonisation a step closer as Ireland greenlights Renewable Heat Obligation
The Irish Government has taken a major step toward heat decarbonisation by approving the Renewable Heat Obligation Bill 2025, a landmark climate policy aimed at decarbonising the heating sector in...
News
Eurotank’s futuristic tank cleaning
Eurotank Environmental is taking tank cleaning to the next level with the launch of an unmanned service using remote-operated robots. Investment in two Zone robots enables Eurotank to offer an...
Opinion
Vital role for hydrogen in decarbonising home heating
...decarbonising home heating and forcing a single option on consumers could risk alienating them. Home heating accounts for 14% of all UK emissions. Household emissions from heating and hot water...
Insight
Climate Challenge: Action is imperative
...droughts, Dr. Khosla highlighted something even more deadly yet frequently overlooked: extreme heat. “Heat kills more people than any other extreme weather event,” she explained. “It’s increasing in frequency, duration...