Retrofit News
2nd - 8th December
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Heat pumps are booming in Norway, Sweden and Estonia despite cold weather and old buildings
It’s a myth that the buildings in some countries are more suited to heat pumps than others.View on euronews
Rebecca Ann Hughes
Invite to visit council’s first energy smart show home
People can learn more about how Dudley Council is working to make its homes more energy efficient and sustainable at an open day next weekend (Sunday 15 December).
Bev Holder
Highland clean power scheme scoops Scottish Green Energy award
A pioneering clean power scheme that has cut fuel poverty in 250 Highland homes has been handed a top award by Scotland’s renewable energy industry.
Amarsys
Halifax to include EPCs in affordability; Santander cuts resi affordability rate – round-up
Halifax will now include a property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating when assessing an applicant’s affordability for a mortgage.
Shekina Tuahene
Timeline of Marks & Spencer’s Oxford Street store demolition plan saga
The flagship M&S store has become a test case in the debate over whether to demolish or retrofit old buildings
Jacob Phillips
Renewable energy training hub opens at UHI Inverness
A new training hub has opened at UHI Inverness to upskill the next generation of heating and plumbing installers in green technologies. The Renewable Energy Training Hub is equipped with the very latest air source heat pump systems, provided by manufacturing industry partners Panasonic, Samsung and
Is Triple Glazing Actually Worth It?
Here’s how pros and cons actually weigh up against the cost.
Amy Glover
CIBSE approved CPD from Ideal Heating Commercial explains heat pump refrigerant types
Ideal Heating Commercial has released a new CIBSE approved CPD: Understanding refrigerants & how they affect the choice of commercial heat pumps. It addresses both synthetic and natural
HVR editor
Coventry home gets first E.ON battery installation which could slash bills
E.ON Next has completed its first fully funded battery installation - as part of its new pilot aimed at transforming energy efficiency and affordability for its most vulnerable customers.
Matt LLoyd
£6 million investment will help make more than 100 Swindon homes energy efficient
More than 100 Swindon Council-owned homes set to become more energy efficient thanks to £6 million scheme.
Michael Ribbeck
Labour government to hammer landlords with stricter EPCs - Landlord Today
EPCs will have to be renewed more often and for more properties, government hopes
Graham Norwood
Trio secure Birmingham deal to retrofit 3,000 homes a year
Specialist contractors to install insulation, efficient heating and solar panels
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Irvine company named one of the fastest-growing businesses in Scotland
Irvine-based company named Scotland’s 11th fastest growing business.
Neil Smith
UK warms to heat networks
Country’s largest project secures investors, but 2050 targets for the technology remain distant
Cameron Franssen
Building the future: UK’s largest power supplier and biggest housebuilder unite for ‘Zero Bills’ revolution
‘Smart approach’ to decarbonising entire streets gathers pace
International engineers, consultants and advisers
Emma Doyle