Tag: Heat
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NLBMDA Celebrates Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025
The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) today applauded the introduction of the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 by Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN). The legislation would repeal the Biden Administration’s pending OSHA heat standard, which proposes a uniform national framework governing heat exposure across all industries, climates, and business models. NLBMDA has been at…
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NLBMDA Celebrates Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025
The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) today applauded the introduction of the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 by Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN). The legislation would repeal the Biden Administration’s pending OSHA heat standard, which proposes a uniform national framework governing heat exposure across all industries, climates, and business models. NLBMDA has been at…
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Heat pumps cut energy bills by over £200, UK study finds
Heat pumps installed in UK homes are cutting energy bills by more than £200 a year when they are properly designed and set up, according to a major new study. Researchers analysing real-world data from hundreds of households found the systems are performing far better than earlier trials suggested, delivering lower costs, higher comfort, and…
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How to heat a barn conversion the right way
Barn conversions offer unique charm and spacious living, but their open-plan layouts and often historic structures can present challenges when it comes to efficient barn conversion heating. They are definitely not a “formula solution” product and come in very many different shapes and sizes. Mix these size and spatial differences in with a potentially rural…
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85,000 heat pump dryers at risk of fire across UK homes
UK households are being urged to take immediate action after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) expanded its recall of heat pump tumble dryers. Around 85,000 machines remain at risk of internal short circuits, which can cause fires during normal use. The appliances, manufactured by Haier and sold under multiple brands including Candy,…
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How long do heat pumps last?
Over the past few years heat pumps have become ever more popular as a home heating solution. But, despite the Boiler Upgrade Scheme incentive, they are still more expensive to install than gas boilers. This means, when it comes to deciding if you want to choose an air source heat pump for your self build…
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Will the amount of paint coats on a radiator affect heat output?
Most radiators come pre-painted and factory-finished, so it makes sense that they are at their most energy-efficient. However, the original colour might not meet your design ambitions, or time has taken its toll, and a repaint is on the cards. Even the best radiators will eventually need a makeover, and a new coat of paint…
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Heat pumps in new homes use far less energy than expected
One of the UK’s first real-world trials of all-electric new builds has found that homes fitted with air-source heat pumps and solar panels are using dramatically less electricity than expected. The homes recorded annual energy use between 40% and 67% lower than the UK average, with peak demand also coming in far below predicted levels.…
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Video | 500t crane lifts new heat pumps to top of TfL offices
A major crane operation successfully lifted new air source heat pumps to the top of one of Transport for London’s largest office buildings in Blackfriars. Four old chillers were removed and three new air source heat pumps installed as part of a wider decarbonisation programme, which aims to save more than 1,500 tonnes of carbon…
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Heat pump scheme expands with new £2,500 discount
Homeowners can now claim £2,500 towards the cost of installing air-to-air heat pumps – systems that cool in summer and heat in winter – under changes to the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The expansion, announced this week, brings air-conditioning-style units into a scheme previously limited to traditional air- and ground-source heat pumps. Heat batteries are…