UK AI-powered retrofit tech secures grants

Three projects dedicated to enhancing building heating systems and minimising heat loss have secured £7.6 million in funding

‘Most UK homes reject EVs and solar power over cost concerns’

Nearly 62% of UK households won’t switch to electric vehicles or solar power due to rising costs, according to a new survey

Heat pump sales fall 5% amid EU action plan delay

Heat pump sales across 14 European countries dropped by approximately 5% in 2023 compared to the previous year, raising concerns about potential job losses

SSE to cut London school trust’s carbon by 90%

SSE Energy Solutions has launched a project to reduce carbon dioxide emissions across 11 Harris Federation academies in South East England

Geothermal lido shuts for winter due to high energy costs

The UK’s first geothermal lido, the Jubilee Pool in Penzance, Cornwall, will shut during winter due to unexpected operational costs and inefficiencies in the heating system

Heating the call: Government urged to expand CfD

Ministers have been urged to expand the Contracts for Difference scheme to encompass heating decarbonisation projects

Heat pump supplier slams gas boiler replacement plans

Scottish Government’s gas boiler replacement plans face fierce opposition from major heat pump supplier, citing cold weather inefficiency and higher bills

North West leads in installation of energy efficiency measures

Around 9% of households in the UK have had Energy Company Obligation measures installed, government data shows

UK takes first step towards planning a hydrogen town trial

GDNs have been invited to submit proposals for areas potentially suitable for early deployment of hydrogen heating

‘Sharing heat pump installation data could accelerate the transition to clean heating’

The government has been urged to introduce new measures to build consumer confidence in switching to low carbon heating