INDUSTRY NEWS
“SIGNIFICANT CONCERN” OVER F-GAS PROPOSALS
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ETA chair Mark Hughes expressed “signifi cant concern” that the EU is focusing on legislation linked to
lowering global warming potential (GWP) at the expense of energy effi ciency. Speaking at the annual FETA lunch, at
The Brewery in London, Mr Hughes said: “The process is not yet over, but it is fair to say that currently we have signifi cant concerns that the EU may be focusing on legislation which, while reducing the GWP for refrigerants, does so at the expense of the much bigger prize of energy effi ciency. “It is in this area where our industry, given the
Above: Mark Hughes, FETA Mr Hughes also commented on the
current pressure on supply chains over the past year saying: “Higher costs and demands on the supply chains have been signifi cantly exposed but hopefully we are going to see an easing of these pressures over the coming months as infl ation starts to reduce. We certainly wish we can build on some early signs of the proverbial green shoots and hope those are not simply those
fl exibility around choice of technology, can make the biggest impact by reducing dependence on fossil fuels – the role of our heat pumps being a shining example. There is no question that industry buys into where we need to be on Net Zero but there is a need to be pragmatic and ensure we do actually achieve the targets. I am therefore pleased to report that the UK Government is taking an approach where it seemingly wants to fully understand the impacts of potential proposals before acting.
associated with the recent spring like weather.” On the introduction of the UKCA and UKNI marking, Mr Hughes said while this had proved challenging in 2022 on a number of fronts, he was pleased to see that the Government had paused the introduction and was now consulting with industry on future use to ensure it truly supports the UK’s Net Zero targets. He welcomed the establishment of the Building Safety
Regulator saying “it marks a big change in the way the UK oversees the safety and standards of all buildings; helping and encouraging those in the built environment industry and building control professionals to improve their competence. It will also lead on the implementation of the new regulatory framework for high-rise buildings.”
Inbrief
New polling by YouGov on behalf of OFTEC and UKIFDA has found that 83% of rural councillors want their constituents to have a real choice about how they decarbonise their home heating, and 73% say their constituents are concerned about the fi nancial impact of Net Zero.
www.oftec.co.uk https://ukifda.org
National Ventilation operations director, Alan Parkinson completed the 2023 TCS London Marathon to raise funds for Young Lives vs Cancer. National Ventilation’s support of the charity is part of a group-wide initiative, which has raised £8,957 so far this year.
www.nationalventilation.co.uk
Greenarc, the decarbonisation company has recently announced a strategic partnership with Heat Engineer Software, the heat loss and low-energy heating system design platform.
https://greenarcenergy.co.uk
BUSINESSES BACK HYDROGEN TRIALS TO ACCELERATE NET ZERO AMBITIONS
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ost senior business leaders are planning to adopt hydrogen as part of their energy improvement strategies, according to new research from Centrica Business Solutions.
Three quarters (77%) reported that they had already or would implement
hydrogen-ready technologies such as combined heat and power (CHP) units as they seek to optimise energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions. More than a quarter (27%) are planning on doing so in the next two years. Almost one in 10 (8%) said they had already installed hydrogen-
ready CHP, while a further seven in 10 (69%) are either considering the technology, trialling it or planning to implement it. This suggests that the
cost and carbon saving benefi ts associated with the technology are seen as attractive by many organisations. The biggest driver for investing in hydrogen is cost. A third (33%) of fi rms believe hydrogen will be a more predictable
cost for them to factor into their plans than alternative fuels. Justin Jacober, director of Centrica Business Solutions UK & Ireland, said: “Organisations clearly see the potential of
hydrogen in creating a net zero future, where energy costs are more predictable than those imported from overseas. A progressive approach to modern energy technologies that incorporates hydrogen will mean fi rms benefi t from reduced carbon emissions and lower energy costs. “What we need to see next is the UK invest in hydrogen and get ready to deploy technologies more quickly. By investing
now, the UK can make sure it is a leading hydrogen economy. A fully realised hydrogen strategy has the potential to improve fl exibility within the grid and enable us to better harness the power of renewables, which will be essential if we’re to reduce renewable curtailment and eliminate carbon emissions.” Download the research report:
https://www.centricabusinesssolutions.com/fi nding-cost-eff ective-path-net-zero
With sales of €873 million in 2022, the German industrial company Ziehl-Abegg has recorded an increase of around 22 per cent compared to the previous year.
www.ziehl-abegg.com
Kensa Contracting is bringing a new funding off er to the market to enable housebuilders and developers to install ground source heat pumps for the price of air source heat pumps.
www.kensacontracting.com
BESA has welcomed a £12 million injection of government funding to increase the uptake of T Levels including grants of up to £25,000 for employers who take students on work placements.
www.thebesa.com
Worcester Bosch has launched a new Savvy Series to support installers who want to guide customers to understand greener heating options. The series will be fronted by TV presenter Angellica Bell.
www.worcester-bosch.co.uk
Rebecca Fox has joined the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) as its new director of membership.
www.thebesa.com
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