www.heatingandventilating.net From the editor


Shaping the future of heating


H


eat networks hold great potential for decarbonising heating in the UK, providing an effective way to


reduce carbon emissions and boost energy efficiency. By incorporating renewable energy


sources like biomass, solar thermal, and networked ground source heat pumps, these systems can deliver sustainable heating to both residential and commercial buildings. This centralized method improves energy distribution efficiency and aids the transition away from fossil fuels. As regulations change, investing in heat networks now allows stakeholders to seize new opportunities, ensuring a cleaner and more resilient heating future for communities throughout the UK. In this month’s issue of HVR heat networks are targeted from two angles. Firstly John March, GTC COO explains


how a networked ground source heat pump system (GSHP) works and explores the benefits. (See pg 19). Secondly Whitecode Consulting’s Alex


Hill underlines the importance imminent new regulations and why building owners and managing agents need to seek independent advice to ensure their heat networks comply. (See pg 20). Both are well worth a read. Enjoy!


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WELCOME & NEWS


DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 25 T


he entry process for the HVR Awards 2025 has been extended to July 25. We wanted to give people some extra time to finalise and submit


their entries, but don’t miss the opportunity to get your entry in before the new deadline. The industry event will take place on October 2 at our new venue – The Park Plaza, London Riverbank, so make sure you hold that date. The awards will include a mixture of categories – those that will be judged by an expert industry panel, and those to be determined by an industry vote. Go to www.hvrawards.com/ categories for more.


HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN ENTER...


PRODUCTS Commercial/Industrial Heating Product of the Year Commercial/Industrial Ventilation Product of the Year Commercial Industrial Air Conditioning Product Commercial Heat Pump Product of the Year Ancillary Product of the Year Domestic Heating Product of the Year Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year Domestic Heat Pump Product of the Year Humidity Control Product Of The Year Smart HVAC Product Of The Year


INITIATIVES


Indoor Air Quality Initiative Net Zero Hero HVAC Initiative


PROJECTS District Heating Project of the Year


Retrofit Project of the Year Heat Pump Project Of The Year Humidity Control Project Of The Year


TEAM & INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Collaboration of the Year Vent Hygiene Hero


We will also present a Lifetime Achievement Award and nominations a welcome from the industry.


INDUSTRY VOTE CATEGORIES Wholesaler/Distributor the Year Rising Star HVAC Woman of the Year Training Provider of the Year Sales Excellence Award


SPONSORS


The National Association of Air Duct Specialists (NAADUK) will once again take a leading role in sponsoring the awards this year. NAADUK is an association for qualified ventilation ductwork maintenance technicians. The body holds a register of qualified technicians to enable the public or clients to find a reputable and competent technician. NAADUK’s objective is to improve industry standards in ventilation hygiene and facilitating inter communications between the group.


The HVR Awards is also happy to welcome HALO HVAC, leaders in Air Handling Unit refurbishment as sponsors for this year’s event.


If you would like to sponsor the event, please contact: Natalie Harman at nharman@datateam.co.uk To enter go to WWW.HVRAWARDS.COM/ENTER


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