INDUSTRY NEWS Inbrief


Mitsubishi Electric has renewed its partnership with Special Olympics GB for a further two years with immediate effect with both organisations committed to building upon the existing mutually beneficial relationship to help transform the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sport. les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk


Panasonic is working closely with City Plumbing Supplies across their UK outlets for further distribution of its Aquarea Air Source Heat Pumps. www.aircon.panasonic.eu


Carrier Global Corporation’s OptiClean Dual-Mode Air Scrubber & Negative Air Machine, sold in the North American market, has been named as one of TIME’s 100 Best Inventions of 2020. www.carrier.com


The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a podcast series that offers in depth analysis of the most pressing issues confronting the building services industry. www.thebesa.com


JTL, the national training provider for plumbing and heating apprenticeships, has announced its new partnership with Vision West Nottinghamshire College www.jtltraining.com


Energy industry professional Ken Cronin is to become the new chief executive of the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA). sdfjlskdjflksjdlfsjdljf


As many as 80% of gas and electricity consumers are considering behavioural changes to reduce heating bills this winter according to Delta-EE, the energy market research consultancy. ish.messefrankfurt.com


BEAMA has released a guide to help householders upgrade their central heating controls to get the best efficiency and comfort.www. beama.org.uk


The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has signed the government-backed Building a Safer Future Charter. www.thebesa.com


! January 2021


HEATING SECTOR SUPPORTS CCC’S SIXTH CARBON BUDGET REPORT


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here has been widespread support from the industry for the Sixth Carbon Budget of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) but there is a hint of caution. The CCC has recommended that the heat pump market is


scaled up over the next 10 to 15 years in advance of a fossil fuel phase out of boiler installations and has recognised the potential of hydrogen for a decarbonised future. Director of the Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) Stewart Clements said: “We welcome the CCC’s ambition to have 5.5 million heat pumps installed by 2030 and also the recognition of hydrogen and the real potential it offers to decarbonise heat, affordably.” “However, we must proceed with caution. Having ambition is positive but we have to be prepared for what happens if we can’t meet that ambition. The accelerated timelines will be difficult to achieve in practice. BEIS needs to engage with the heating industry to fully understand what we can start to deliver, and what we will need to put into place. If a collaborative approach is adopted, the heating industry is confident it can reduce emissions to meet our net zero goals.” Karen Boswell, managing director at Baxi Heating, said: “We recognise the role of sustainable heating technology in achieving these goals and welcome the plans for all new boilers to be hydrogen-


ready by 2025, and the ambitions to achieve 5.5 million heat pump installations by 2030. “We fully support these low carbon technologies; we


are proud to be developing and testing one of the UK’s first 100% hydrogen boilers and have recently launched our own comprehensive range of high-performance heat pumps. “We believe the CCC’s ambitions will require the backing


of robust policy to make this roadmap a reality. A strong consumer education campaign will also be important for supporting homeowners and commercial building owners to make the necessary changes.” Phil Hurley, managing director at NIBE


Energy Systems, said: “The Sixth Carbon Budget provides the Government with the route map it needs to develop its policy pathway to net zero. It is critical that this is provided as soon as possible to provide certainty and direction to industry. Installers and the wider supply chain are key to delivering on these recommendations; this must be recognised and acknowledged with urgency.” CIBSE said: “The CCC’s work provides a comprehensive and thorough review of scenarios, options, and recommendations for a just transition, which make it clear how government, industry and society should respond. “The next steps are clear: turning this routemap into a


regulatory framework for safe, healthy, and comfortable net zero carbon buildings.”


Darren McMahon, Viessmann’s marketing director, said:


“We are particularly encouraged by the proposed mixed approach to decarbonising heat, under the balanced net zero pathway scenario set out in the CCC. If achieved, this would lead to the scaling up of the heat pump market to deliver one million installations by 2030, the expansion of heat networks and extended trials to test the viability of hydrogen for heat. This, accompanied by the proposed accelerated deployment of no-regret measures such as energy efficiency (over one million insulation measures proposed per year by 2025) can lead to a 34% reduction of emissions from heating by 2030.” Russell Dean, head of residential heating at Mitsubishi


Electric, said: “The endorsement from the CCC – that low- carbon heating sources will be critical in helping the UK progress on its road to net zero - is very welcome. “Installers therefore need to quickly assess whether they


have the necessary skills to support customers with their low- carbon needs, and if not, rapidly address their training needs. “By creating a greater awareness amongst both


homeowners and installers on the benefits of heat pumps, as well as government incentive schemes, the decarbonisation of homes can increase at pace.” Meanwhile both OFTEC and UKIFDA also backed the report


but are concerned about options open off-grid homes. Malcolm Farrow, head of public affairs at


OFTEC, said: “The Sixth Carbon Budget report sets out the scale of the UK’s challenge to reach net zero, particularly in heating. “We also welcome the inclusion of


biokerosene within the range of low carbon heating options endorsed for off-gas grid homes in the road map. “OFTEC believes that if backed by the right policy


support, the use of renewable liquid fuels could enable the CCC’s ambition to end the installation of new fossil fuel oil boilers in rural homes by 2028 to be achieved even sooner. “The rapid deployment of a renewable liquid fuel,


Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), would meet the CCC’s requirements to quickly gain ground on emissions cutting. UKIFDA chief executive Guy Pulham said: “Many of the


CCC recommendations and timelines would allow our members to play a part in achieving the net-zero aims but it is important that government recognises the role liquid biofuels can play in decarbonising both heat and transport and whilst we were pleased to see that bio-kerosene is mentioned by the CCC we wanted to see that talked more about in the wider sense of being an option for heat policy. “We urge the government to include liquid biofuels in policy for off the gas grid homes. Rural consumers should be given choice of the solutions they use to decarbonise their home heating otherwise they will unfairly face enormous expense.”


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