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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.
Dimplex all set for another decade supporting local children’s hospice
Charity fundraising initiatives for local hospices Naomi House & Jacksplace have crossed the decade mark for Southampton-based Dimplex. This support is more important than ever as the need for, and demands placed upon, the hospices increase.
Creating A Warmer Welcome For Veterans
Acting as a stable social hub to learn new skills, receive support and advice, Veterans’ Garage is a unique project providing support to military veterans across the North West. Bringing ex-servicemen and the local community together, Veterans’ Garage has been conceived as both a PTSD support centre and a venue for fundraising and awareness for both veterans and local causes.
Controlling the situation
Partially upgrading a system of manual electric storage heaters to a combination of Dimplex Quantum and Q-Rad heaters is all it took for homeowner Amy Ahmed-Dolphin to cut her heating bills by more than £500 per year – and improve comfort and controllability too.
Comfort for young families
If you are a new parent, the sheer amount of information you need to take in regarding your baby’s health can be overwhelming. When it comes to baby care, there is no doubt that maintaining a constant room temperature of 16-20°C has a positive impact on the health of your child, and therefore the rest of your family - as we all know, a baby’s sleep quality can affect everyone around them.
The CCC has suggested phasing out the installation of fossil fuel boilers by 2033 - but is this ambitious enough?
The Climate Change Committee recently released their proposed target for the Sixth Carbon Budget; suggesting a challenging 78% emissions reduction beyond 1990 levels. To achieve this, they have strongly recommended the introduction of a 2033 law banning the installation of fossil fuel boilers – but is this ambitious enough and what are the alternatives?
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.
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.
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.