Tag: Heat
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Industry pushes for heat pumps to be included in ‘salary sacrifice’ scheme
More than 35 energy and green industry organisations are calling on the UK government to make heat pumps part of the “salary sacrifice” scheme. The open letter – signed by companies like OVO Energy, Suez, and The Electric Car Scheme, and coordinated by the REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) – asks ministers…
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‘Postcode lottery’ for heat pump and solar approvals exposed in new data
Homeowners looking to install heat pumps, solar panels, or EV chargers may find themselves caught in a postcode lottery, with approval times ranging from just one day to more than six weeks depending on where they live. New data from Octopus Energy highlights significant regional variation in how quickly low-carbon home technologies are approved for…
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Smart Climate Upgrades for 2025: Beat the Heat or Embrace It
Hot summers. Weird winters. Power bills that make zero sense. If your house still runs on the same systems it did ten years ago, it’s probably wasting energy every single day. And in 2025, that waste adds up to higher costs, more strain on the grid, and a home that can’t keep up when the…
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Marley Recessed Trim Kit Enables Infrared Heat Outdoors
Marley Engineered Products (MEP), LLC., a leading choice among contractors for comfort heating and ventilation systems, has launched a new accessory for its line of infrared heaters to enhance comfort while providing unobstructed sightlines in occupant spaces. The Agency Listed Recessed Trim Kit enables MEP’s infrared heaters to be recessed completely into a ceiling to…
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BBC bosses tell Evan Davis to quit heat pump podcast claiming it was too ‘political’
The BBC has brought an abrupt end to The Happy Heat Pump Podcast, due to BBC concerns over “public controversy”, the show’s host Evan Davis says. Evan Davis and Bean Beanland, the show’s joint hosts announced the cancellation in their final episode, expressing disappointment and concern over the growing politicisation of environmental technologies like heat…
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BBC bosses tell Evan Davis to quit heat pump podcast claiming it was too ‘political’
The BBC has brought an abrupt end to The Happy Heat Pump Podcast, due to BBC concerns over “public controversy”, the show’s host Evan Davis says. Evan Davis and Bean Beanland, the show’s joint hosts announced the cancellation in their final episode, expressing disappointment and concern over the growing politicisation of environmental technologies like heat…
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Kevin McCloud says ‘heat pumps aren’t good for poorly built, leaky houses… but neither are gas boilers’
Kevin McCloud, known for his expertise in home design and sustainability, remains a strong advocate for heat pumps as a greener alternative to traditional gas boilers. Despite their growing popularity, McCloud acknowledges that heat pumps are not a universal solution, especially for homes that are poorly constructed or lack proper insulation, but neither are gas…
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Rory McIlroy goes from Green Jacket to Green Energy after he gains planning approval for heat pump
Fresh off his historic Masters triumph, Rory McIlroy has secured yet another victory, this time in the world of eco-friendly home improvements. The golf superstar has been granted planning permission to install an air source heat pump for his outdoor swimming pool at his £9 million estate on the Wentworth Estate in Surrey. This win…
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I tested the ‘world’s smallest thermal camera’ to see where my 17th century home was losing heat and the results shocked me
Living in a 1640s home has its benefits, but one of them is definitely not its heat. It is a home that has failed its EPC rating due to it being so poorly insulated. So when I got my hands on the Thermal Master P2 Pro, which you can buy online on Amazon, the world’s…
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Everything you need to know about heat pumps: Michael Holmes speaks to renewable energy expert David Hilton in an exclusive Masterclass
On Thursday 24 April 2025 Homebuilding & Renovating will be hosting an exciting new masterclass, which will be available to Homebuilding & Renovating Premium members. ‘Everything You Need To Know About Heat Pumps’ will be hosted by Michael Holmes, one of the UK’s leading property experts and Homebuilding & Renovating’s Director of Content, and he’ll…