‘Boiler tax to be scrapped’

Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho is reportedly considering scrapping the government’s “boiler tax” and fines, providing relief for homeowners facing potential expenses to replace old appliances

Oxford plans ban on gas hobs and boilers in new homes

Oxford City Council aims to ban gas hobs and boilers in new homes starting from 2025, as part of their commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2040

First high-temperature air source heat pumps installed in Leeds council homes

Cenergist has installed high-temperature air source heat pumps in Leeds City Council-owned residential tower blocks, aiming to save residents 52% on utility bills

Veolia backs ‘UK’s first’ low carbon food production energy network

The project is predicted to reduce food manufacturing emissions by 30,000 tonnes annually at the food manufacturing community, SmartParc, near Derby

UK increases heat pump grants starting today

Government grants have made heat pumps more affordable than gas boilers, with £7,500 available for installations

British Gas advisers under fire for “false promises” on ‘green’ boilers

The company asserted that the reported incidents were “isolated” and pledged to enhance the training of its advisers

UK hydrogen-ready boilers face ‘greenwashing’ warning

‘Hydrogen-ready’ boilers could be misleading consumers with greenwashing claims, emitting the same carbon dioxide emissions as standard gas boilers, warns the CMA

‘Networked ground source heat pumps key to UK’s decarbonisation’

Increasing the number of these heat pumps could help Britain reduce annual electricity consumption almost as much as the total annual output of Hinkley Point C, according to a report

Researchers to explore benefits of infrared heating for UK’s net zero

The research aims to gather data on different types of infrared heating, offering recommendations for future evaluation trials

Cornwall and Cambridgeshire lead UK in boiler upgrades

Rural areas across the UK have the highest demand for heating systems through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, according to a new report