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Net zero v. reality: New research highlights alternative fuel disconnect


aintenance and supply are impeding greater uptake of alternative fuels despite industry appearing to fully embrace environmental targets according to a new report, Bridging the Gap to Net Zero: Solutions towards the net zero challenge, from Aggreko. In a bid to help industry reach net zero targets effectively, Aggreko continues to question energy professionals about their use of on-site equipment. The latest insights come from 200 energy professionals across industries such as construction. Specifically, Bridging the Gap to Net Zero aims to gauge corporate appetite for change and uptake of alternative fuels.


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Unsurprisingly, a resounding 96% of respondents said their company’s environmental impact was a ‘medium- to high-priority’, however green issues were found to be a more important factor than price when purchasing fuel.


However, while 82% of respondents confirmed their use of alternative fuels as a way of reducing corporate impact, 85% still identified diesel as their fuel of choice for powering on- site equipment, casting any notion of progress into doubt.


Chris Rason, managing director at Aggreko says: “The report highlights the contradiction between ambition to make changes in line with net zero versus the reality. We ourselves are on a journey to become greener so want to understand how we can help our customers get there as fast as possible.”


The report then advises on the immediate changes that businesses can make in order to inch closer to net zero. Solutions explored include Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Gas-to-liquid (GTL), Combined Heat and Power (CHP), battery and raising the efficiency of existing technologies.


Rason continues: “Achieving net zero is far from simple and


pragmatism will be central to success. As such, this report does not attempt to define one path but instead discuss the different options businesses can use to instigate change.” As Aggreko continues to explore and invest in new greener technologies, the report also reveals early results of emissions testing of HVO and GTL in in its Stage IIIA generator fleet. The analysis was carried out by an independent engineering and environmental consultancy in compliance with ISO


Sweco welcomes new operaons director to


buildings team Engineering, environment and design company Sweco UK has appointed Peter Hender as an operations director in its buildings team, bolstering its building services consultancy capability. Hender joins Sweco from Peter Brett Associates. He brings more than 35 years’ experience in the engineering sector, including more than 15 years of project


8178 D2. Both fuels were tested and compared to EN590 diesel.


Rason concludes: “Some results in the report confirmed suspicions, whereas others surprised. What’s certainly true is that grand targets require a steady and sustained effort. We hope our report can play a part in that process.” Download the full report at: www.aggreko.com/netzero


management experience in the UK and overseas. At Sweco, he will work alongside other senior members of the buildings team to support project delivery, including the Tottenham Hale development and the mixed residential, retail, hotel and restaurant development on the south site of Arundel Great Court in central London.


IBE fully supports the Governments ambitions to phase out fossil fuel heating and encourage the further uptake of low carbon heating in UK homes and buildings.


With buildings responsible for a significant 40% of UK emissions, decarbonising them with available low carbon technologies is crucial to developing the green economy the Government has committed to today. Changing the way we heat our new and existing buildings is essential not only to meeting net zero by 2050, but also for tackling fuel poverty and ensuring that homes are comfortable and affordable to live in.


NIBE has welcomed the decision to accelerate the much needed deployment of heat pumps in homes and small businesses. The


announcement of a new Low Carbon Heat Support Scheme is particularly promising given that this will see £100 million delivered through grant- funding in 2022 - 2024; this will make


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low carbon heating much more accessible for consumers.


Households and industry will play a joint role in moving away from fossil fuel heating in the years ahead, and it is critical that solutions are within consumer reach and affordability so that they can enjoy the benefits. NIBE supports the decision to extend of RHI until March 2022 for heat pumps, biomass and solar thermal, to maintain existing support for low carbon heating before the new scheme comes into play. In addition, the government has committed funding as part of the National Skills Fund to improve the technical skills of adults across the country. The government will consult widely in the spring on how to target this fund most effectively. This is a welcome announcement for the low carbon heat sector where upskilling and retaining will be needed as we transition to a green economy. The Chancellor has also committed to making gas and electricity rates equal


by 2025. This will involve increasing the Levy placed on gas in 2022/23 and freezing the rates on electricity. This is part of a move towards better reflecting the carbon content of fuels and achieving parity between the two fuels over the coming years. Phil Hurley, managing director of NIBE commented: “The budget today is a significant step in the right direction and will open up low carbon heating solutions to homes and businesses in the UK. Heat is one of the more challenging areas of the economy to decarbonise and the UK will not be zero carbon by 2050 unless we phase out high carbon heating. Heat pumps have already received rightful recognition for their carbon saving potential and efficiency, and the announcement of the extension to the RHI and this new grant scheme builds on this further. Addressing the upfront investment required to support low carbon heat uptake is key if we are to see mass deployment. We now look forward to the implementation of this promise.”


Albion creates another new role due to high demand


Albion Valves (UK) Ltd, one of the UK’s leading valve suppliers, has appointed Dan Crosswaite as Regional Contracts Manager, to work


alongside Peter McGrath. His role is a brand-new role within the company, and has been created as a result of the high success and subsequent demand for the work that Peter McGrath has done for the company, in the 18 months since he returned to Albion.


Vincent Ng joins Hamworthy


Crosswaite has over 15 years’ experience within the industry, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge that our distributors, contractors and consultants will benefit from.


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Geoffrey Palmer, Sweco UK’s director of buildings, said: “Peter’s extensive experience in large project design and delivery, strong technical skills and


knowledge of cutting-edge technological solutions, such as BIM, makes him a huge asset to the team. “His arrival will only further the quality of the


consultancy and services we provide to our clients and help us continue planning and designing the sustainable cities and communities of the future.”


aniflo, designer and manufacturer of macerators and pumps, is updating its brand identity to align with parent company SFA.


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With headquarters in Paris, France, and a 60-year track record of success on the continent, SFA is now updating and unifying the branding of all subsidiaries around the world. In the UK, Saniflo name has been retained in the new identity in recognition of the many years of positive association with plumbers, installers and the wider industry. Saniflo


also enjoys the accolade of being the generic term for a macerator here. As well as refining the font and tweaking the colour of the Saniflo name itself, two teardrop shapes have been added to reflect the movement of water and the SFA Group branding


has been added to the overall logo. The result is a modern, sleek logo that retains the pedigree of the Saniflo name. It is currently being implemented across all promotional resources and has gone live on the website with immediate effect.


sales team Hamworthy Heating’s newest recruit will cover central London, an area previously overseen by Gary Banham who has recently been promoted to senior area sales manager. Hamworthy’s specification manager for London, Paul Fox, retired at the end of last year which has led to a reshuffle of the


Hamworthy sales team’s area responsibilities in the capital.


Vincent Ng joins Hamworthy with experience involving specification and sales in the heating and construction industry from underfloor heating systems to domestic heating


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controls. In his roles, he dealt with a multitude of stakeholders in the construction industry such as local authorities, engineers, housebuilders, contractors and developers.


With expertise in heating controls, he brings in the knowledge to support Hamworthy’s strategy to underline the importance of correctly set up boiler controls to conserve energy.


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