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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.
What's next for heat pumps within non-domestic RHI?
In preparation for the formal closure of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) scheme to new applicants, the government has released a consultation surrounding how the tariff system will be futureproofed as it come to an end.
Pamela Bingham comments on the new Building Regulations for England
Statement by Pamela Bingham, former CEO of GDHV
Net zero pathway: direct acting solutions for existing homes
Why are direct electric solutions a viable net zero pathway to decarbonising the existing housing stock?
London Tall buildings survey 2021
The London Tall Buildings Survey 2021: Emerging ambient networks
Kaluza, EDF and Dimplex Join Forces to Cut Carbon through Smart Heating in the UK
London – Wednesday, 11th March 2020 – Kaluza, OVO Group’s intelligent energy platform, and EDF announced today that they are trialing an innovative solution to the UK’s heating challenge in the transition to a zero carbon grid. Over 100 internet-connected storage heaters from Glen Dimplex Heating and Ventiltion (GDHV) are being intelligently controlled by Kaluza, helping to warm homes with electricity that is less costly and carbon intensive.
Updates to core Building Regulations hail the start of an energy transition
Last week saw the introduction of new Building Regulations for England with implications for heating, ventilation and hot water use in new and existing homes. This marks the start of an energy transition as we decarbonise our homes to meet future climate targets.
What are the changes to Part L implemented in June 2022?
The updates to parts of Building Regulations that deal with energy performance in Scotland and Wales are being introduced to support the net-zero trajectories in both devolved nations.
Investing in People to Enhance your Business
The heating and ventilation industry has traditionally found it difficult to attract new engineering talent, but it now faces a distinct skill shortage which must be addressed.
Key factors that will most likely influence the government’s 'Heat and Buildings Strategy’
The long anticipated ‘Heat and Buildings Strategy’ is a crucial part of government policy that aims to prepare the industry for the challenges in achieving the UK’s 2050 net-zero target.
Hybrid heat pump electric panel heating new developments
Highly efficient hybrid electric solutions combine hot water heat pumps and direct electric panel heating to reduce the carbon footprint of new build residential developments
Can the Zeroth Energy System reduce the carbon footprint of HVAC services?
How can the Zeroth Energy System reduce the carbon footprint of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) services in residential apartments and mixed-use developments?
How is the UK Government planning to incentivise low carbon heating system installation through the Heat and Buildings Strategy?
The UK Government announced the much-anticipated Heat and Buildings Strategy on the 18th of November 2021. It revealed ambitions for the transition to low carbon buildings of the future, with plans to phase out fossil fuels in favour of electrification. The Heat and Buildings Strategy outlines how £3.9 billion of funding will be allocated in the three-year term of 2022-2025 to speed up the decarbonisation of heat.