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A bright 2022 for HVAC?


T


he year 2021 will go down in history as one of our most challenging, largely due to the impact of the


pandemic, but there were some positive developments too which will have lasting implications for the HVAC sector. The Government made a firm


commitment to a low carbon future when it published the Hydrogen Strategy, the Heat and Buildings Strategy and the Net Zero Strategy, all within a short time of each other. In addition, Government advisors highlighted ventilation systems and maintaining optimal humidity levels as highly effective in the defence against virus transmission. This must translate into a busy but bright 2022 for HVAC firms. Heat pump training and installations will be ramped up, while innovation in heating technology will be key as we eye Net Zero targets. Meanwhile, ventilation systems may


well be in demand thanks to guidance about their critical role in keeping building occupants safe from COVID-19. These issues and more are highlighted in this month’s features of humidification and well-being in buildings. Other features focus on pipes & fittings and sustainability. Happy New Year!


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COMMERCIAL GUIDE TO HYDROGEN FOR HEAT B


axi Commercial Solutions has released a new educational guide for the non-domestic sector that aims to debunk the myths surrounding


hydrogen for heat and provide a timeframe for the anticipated transition to this greener gas. Entitled ‘Your guide to hydrogen for heat’, the


report: • Sets out the potential for hydrogen to become one of the central pillars of decarbonisation in the UK for the commercial sector, along with electrification and heat networks • Presents a timeline of how the transition from natural gas to hydrogen is likely to unfold • Provides a succinct definition and distinction between hydrogen boilers, hydrogen-ready boilers and 20% hydrogen boilers


The guide aims to arm businesses and


organisations with the necessary facts relating to hydrogen that will assist them in meeting heat demand in their buildings more sustainably with future-ready solutions.


Andy Green, technical director at Baxi Commercial Solutions


Andy Green, technical director at Baxi Commercial Solutions, said: “Speaking to our customers, we know there is a widespread desire to make efficiency improvements wherever possible to drive down emissions and operational costs in buildings. But following the recent hype about hydrogen, many want greater clarity on the achievable, future-proof options that are available now to help bring their buildings up to code. This is particularly the case in the UK’s more challenging, harder-to-heat buildings where heat pumps might currently not be an option – but boiler replacement is.” Baxi has developed a hydrogen boiler and is working closely with UK Government to trial hydrogen boilers in a number of projects. “We wanted to share the knowledge and expertise


we have gained as pioneers of hydrogen boilers to clear up any misunderstandings and outline the anticipated stepwise transition to hydrogen,” Mr Green explained. “For example, the standards and certification


framework to enable a product to be classified as ‘hydrogen-ready’ are not yet in place – so any claims that products are ‘hydrogen-ready’ now are inaccurate and potentially misleading for businesses and organisations. “Our aim,” he continued, “is to help equip specifiers, contractors, FMs, energy managers and building operators with the necessary information so that they can make the right choices at the right time and be assured of a future-ready installation.” Get the guide at www.baxiheating.co.uk/ exclusivecontent.


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