Tag: Heat
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Free heat pump scheme boosts installer confidence
A pilot scheme designed to boost the number of qualified heat pump installers has released its first findings. The programme offers newly trained heating engineers a free air source heat pump to install in their own homes, providing practical experience in a controlled environment. Early results suggest this hands-on approach may improve installers’ confidence and…
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OSHA hearings hint at revised heat rule
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. When President Donald Trump returned to the White House earlier this year, it appeared that OSHA’s proposed heat rule would be abandoned. Comments during the agency’s informal public hearings, which began June 16 and run through July…
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APM Steam Delivers Expert Heat Exchanger Testing Services
American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a leading provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its heat exchanger assessment and testing service, which ensures a comprehensive examination of heat exchangers. By confirming operational effectiveness, assessing structural integrity through pressure testing, providing detailed reports, estimating costs for necessary actions, and evaluating potential energy savings to optimize efficiency,…
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How visiting a heat pump is helping UK homeowners make smarter, greener choices
As more homeowners explore eco-friendly alternatives to traditional heating, the Visit a Heat Pump service has become a vital resource in the UK’s journey toward sustainability. By connecting prospective buyers with real heat pump users, the platform offers an authentic glimpse into daily life with this technology. This direct exposure not only increases understanding and…
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IKEA introduces new heat pump range
IKEA has introduced heat pumps to its UK product range as part of its expanding focus on home energy efficiency. The heat pumps are offered through partnerships with renewable energy companies Svea Solar and Aira. By entering the heating market, IKEA aims to provide households with more options to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.…
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Epicore and DuPont Collaborate on Wearable Tech to Combat Heat Stress and Improve Worker Safety
Epicore Biosystems (Epicore) and DuPont Personal Protection have announced a new collaboration aimed at exploring ways to enhance worker safety through wearable technology and advanced protective clothing. The partnership brings together Epicore’s wearable hydration monitoring platform with DuPont’s expertise in personal protective garments. The goal: to investigate how biometric data and physiological tracking can help mitigate…
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Are heat pumps worth it? Three factors to help you decide
While environmental experts and the government continue to encourage homeowners to make the switch to a heat pump, one of the first questions most people ask is ‘are heat pumps worth it?’ Costing more than a boiler replacement and usually requiring additional work to your existing emitters (for example, radiators), we asked energy expert, David…
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Take breaks, buddy up: Tips for beating the heat
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. As summer kicks off, contractors throughout the U.S. are turning their attention to keeping workers cool during the year’s hottest days. Dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are silent threats for outdoor workers, and projects in places…
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Ed Miliband’s neighbours complain about heat pump plans due to noise concerns
A planning dispute in North London has placed heat pump noise under scrutiny, just as the government pushes to expand the low-carbon technology nationwide. Residents of Dartmouth Park have objected to a proposed block of flats that includes six air source heat pumps, warning of potential noise pollution. The objections come at a politically awkward…
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Looking for a quiet heat pump? The 10 quietest models in 2025 have been revealed
As heat pump adoption continues to rise, so too do concerns over operational noise – especially in built-up areas. Whether you’re replacing an old system or planning a new install, finding a heat pump that won’t disturb your home or your neighbours is more important than ever. New data compiled from manufacturer specifications and standardised…