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British Gas launches Dimplex Quantum Tariff
British Gas and Dimplex have partnered to launch the British Gas Dimplex Quantum Tariff, the UK’s most advanced electric storage heating tariff for use with the Dimplex Quantum Storage Heater.
Britain’s Fuel Poverty Crisis: Part one
Whilst many relish the arrival of the winter months with dreams of a white Christmas and cosy gatherings on cold dark nights, the stark truth for many is that this time of the year creates anxiety and genuine fear as fuel poverty continues to blight households across the UK. From inner-city suburbs to remote Scottish islands, Government statistics paint a bleak picture of families, couples and individuals all struggling to heat their homes due to cost.
The benefits of multi-purpose heaters in winter
Multi-purpose heaters are an often overlooked product, but their benefits simply cannot be denied. The Dimplex Coldwatcher is perfect for the areas inside your home that require frost protection - be it your loft, greenhouse or shed, and due to their thermostatic controls and low heat output, are incredibly economical to run. Now it is winter, it’s time to invest a little to protect your spaces and belongings from a lot of damage.
All you need to serve up an ace Wimbledon party
Celebrate the Wimbledon final in style, from the comfort of your own home. Whether you love tennis, or just love an excuse to hold a party, we have some tips from centre court to ensure your celebrations are ace.
All change for local space heating. Are you ready to take advantage of Lot 20/Ecodesign?
Chris Stammers
From January 2018, all local space heaters manufactured for sale in the EU must comply with a minimum efficiency standard under Lot 20 of the Energy Efficiency Directive.
Addressing Part L compliance: water heating
The Dimplex ranges of Hot Water Heat pumps allow you to more easily meet the building regulations for energy efficiency and lower emissions: contributing towards our Zero Carbon future. The use of these products helps Specifiers and installers meet Part L requirements for both new and current projects.
10 Point Plan: Green growth brings great opportunity for the electrical industry
Boris Johnson has launched his Ten Point Plan for a green industrial revolution. It outlines how committed the government is in making the UK a world leader in sustainability, and creates a number of positive opportunities for the electrical industry.
Addressing Part L compliance with Dimplex electrical heating products
Adhering to Part L compliance with Dimplex heating products enables a house builder to more easily meet government requirements for energy efficiency and lower emissions. This means in the short term that projects can be completed on time. In the longer term, this will help ensure our Zero Carbon future.
Facing SAP 2016 revisions
Part of the revision of SAP 2012 enforces the change of building regulations concerning CO2 emissions. They must now be reduced by 23%, from the current value of 517 g/kWh to 399 g/kWh. This revision focusses on refining and updating the existing calculation methodology and will be known as SAP 2016 (although yet to be formally published).
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The six main heat pump myths debunked
Heat pumps. and heat pump based solutions such as ambient loops or hot water heat pumps are proven technologies considered one of our main routes to achieving compliance with the new, 2022 Part L of the Building Regulations. The increased focus on heat pumps, including air source heat pumps, both monobloc and split system, has intensified the discussion on this low carbon technology that is sometimes misunderstood.
How can the Zeroth Energy System overcome the challenges of overheating in large residential developments?
The Zeroth Energy System uses an ambient loop designed to operate at 25oC. This reduces heat losses through the distribution network that could otherwise result in overheating occurring in corridors and communal spaces.