heating

Walk into the plumbing workshops at South Devon College and you will find something that sets this department apart: students getting hands-on with the same equipment they are likely to see on their very first day in the job.

That has taken another step forward. DAB Pumps UK, a world-leading name in water technology, has donated an ESYBOX and ESYTANK pressurisation system to the college. This is the kind of kit found in homes, businesses, and buildings right across Devon and beyond. For the students training in Paignton, it means learning on up-to-date, industry standard equipment, not something that bears little resemblance to what they will find on site.

In January 2026, Ofgem launched new consumer protection rules to begin regulating the heat networks sector in Great Britain. This was a major milestone that will, over time, change how these services operate, putting consumers at the heart of everything they do. Ofgem have now launched a new digital service, and all heat networks are required to register in this service by 26 January 2027.  and all heat networks are required to register in this service by 27 January 2027. 

Spirotech has reached an important milestone in its continued development. With the signing of the construction contract for its new headquarters in Helmond, the preparatory phase has been completed, and the realisation phase can officially begin. Construction work is expected to start in August 2026, with completion scheduled for October 2027.

Housing associations and local authorities across the UK are tasked with providing safe, sustainable, and affordable homes. Yet, hidden inside thousands of properties is a growing issue: limescale. This “silent saboteur” is quietly reducing the lifespan of appliances, raising energy bills, and driving up maintenance costs—just as budgets are being squeezed tighter than ever.

At Advanced Hydro, we’re committed to making effective “green” technology accessible and cost-effective—not a gamble. Our mission from the outset has been clear: to offer water treatment solutions that are better for the environment, reduce costs, and out-perform traditional salt-based softeners, without the hassle or complexity.

Across the UK, over 5.1 million households* rely on social housing, and for housing providers, ensuring these homes are safe, warm, efficient and compliant has never been more challenging. Rising energy costs, damp and mould concerns, decarbonisation pressures, and tighter regulation all place increasing responsibility on landlords to deliver high performing heating systems that support resident wellbeing.

Vokèra Ltd, a leading manufacturer of heating solutions, has announced the launch of a comprehensive series of tutorial videos to support installers working with its Synergy boiler range. The videos, now available on Vokèra’s official YouTube channel, cover key functions, installation guidance and setup tips, giving installers everything they need to get a Synergy boiler up and running smoothly for their customers. Vokèra is a part of Riello, a leader in high energy-efficiency heating and climate solutions.
Hosted by David Iszchak, Technical Trainer at Vokèra for over 15 years, the video series reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting installers at every stage of their journey, from first install to long-term servicing. By making expert guidance freely accessible online, Vokèra aims to reduce installation time, build installer confidence and ensure a seamless experience for homeowners from day one.

Effectively accessing and maximising government funding is key for social housing providers looking to boost energy efficiencies for tenants, lower emissions across housing stock, and meet the current required EPC Band C minimum rating by 2030.  

Whilst improving insulation is amongst the measures that can increase SAP points, heating control solutions can also provide an uplift with minimum disruption.

With many properties sitting at a high Band D, Time and Temperature Zone Control (TTZC), can be a cost-effective retrofit solution to provide an average uplift of between two and three SAP points, helping to improve energy performance and achieve targets.