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installeronline.co.uk | Joe Dart
New planning rules are coming into force to make it easier to install air source heat pumps in England without the need for planning permission. Revealed last year, these regulations are due to come into force on 29 May and form part of the government’s Warm Homes Plan. Key changes outlined include:Removing the rule that no air source heat pump can be fitted within one metre of the boundary of a property under permitted development.
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6 days ago | 
installeronline.co.uk | Joe Dart
A cladding company and its director have been fined following the death of a worker who fell through a fragile roof whilst replacing cladding panels. The 61-year-old was working for Camclad Contractors Limited, replacing cladding panels on a former abattoir that had been damaged in a storm, when the incident took place at Gaerwen Industrial Estate, Anglesey, on 24 January 2018.
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6 days ago | 
installeronline.co.uk | Joe Dart
SolarEdge Technologies has launched a solar-powered EV charging solution for businesses. Available now, the new solution includes a new EV charger for businesses, powered and controlled by an energy management system introduced following Wevo Energy’s acquisition last year. This solution joins the SolarEdge C&I ecosystem for commercial-scale solar and storage solutions.
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6 days ago | 
elementallondon.show | Joe Dart
Home > Features > Quickfire interview: Jon Allgood at Seaforth LandJon Allgood, Head of Asset Management at Seaforth Land and member of the elementalLONDON advisory board, answers our questions. Q: What is biggest challenge in making buildings efficient? A: The struggle that we have as an industry is that there is so many different use cases and segments within that area. You’ve got a swathe across Britain of public housing. We’ve got flats that were built in the last 20 years.
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6 days ago | 
installeronline.co.uk | Joe Dart
In a radical change of approach, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is today announcing that City Hall will be actively exploring the release of parts of London’s green belt for development. In a keynote speech in Greenwich, Sadiq will say that his position on the green belt has changed because bold solutions are required to fix London’s housing crisis – which is having a profoundly damaging impact, particularly on families and younger Londoners.
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1 week ago | 
installeronline.co.uk | Joe Dart
The government is being urged to set out a clear road map for decarbonising rural households in its upcoming Warm Homes Plan, as a new survey of off-gas grid consumers reveals increasing concerns over the cost of transitioning to low carbon heating. The survey of 1,364 households that use oil heating, conducted by trade associations OFTEC and UKIFDA, revealed 60% of respondents are more worried about the costs of switching to low carbon heating systems than they were three years ago.
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1 week ago | 
elementallondon.show | Joe Dart
Home > News > Nottingham venue becomes UK’s largest solar-powered leisure centreHarvey Hadden Sports Village in Nottingham is believed to be the UK’s largest solar-powered leisure centre, with a total installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity of 571.5 kWp, following the completion of its third phase of solar installation. This milestone underscores Nottingham City Council’s leadership in renewable energy and advances the city’s ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality.
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1 week ago | 
installeronline.co.uk | Joe Dart
Swarfega Original, the jar of green jelly that rings when it’s tapped and has that distinctive citrus smell, is receiving a 2025 update. The brand is getting a fresh new look with Swarfega Orange stepping into the limelight – all without compromising on the power and quality that has become associated with the Swarfega brand, the company says. The Swarfega brand isn’t just a hand cleaner – it’s a full scale skin defence system. Protecting, cleaning and restoring for hardworking hands.
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1 week ago | 
installeronline.co.uk | Joe Dart
New research from temporary business van insurance expert Tempcover has revealed just how much tradespeople across the UK are losing when their most vital asset, their work van, is out of action, and builders are some of the most impacted. A recent survey of over 500 self-employed tradespeople uncovered the full financial and operational impact of van breakdowns, thefts, and other disruptions, often bringing business to a complete standstill.
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installeronline.co.uk | Joe Dart
Leading chemical water treatment and filter manufacturer Fernox will be exhibiting at this year’s InstallerSHOW from 24- 26 June at the NEC in Birmingham. Visitors can learn about the company’s latest product launches, with a particular focus on innovations designed for renewable heating systems, while enjoying a complimentary barista-made coffee. On show will be Fernox’s filters including the award winning TF1 Sigma HP Filter designed for heat pumps.
