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MET OFFICE SAY SIBERIAN WEATHER SPELL SO DON’T LET YOUR BOILER GET FROSTBITE THIS WINTER
FROZEN CONDENSATE PIPES were a huge problem last year and many households were caught out during the severe cold weather spell – which in some areas went down to minus 20°C.
This has resulted in a large increase in the number of calls to boiler manufacturers and heating installers from householders with condensing (high efficiency) boilers where the condensate drainage pipe has frozen and become blocked with ice. This then causes the condensate to ‘back up’ into the boiler and can cause a complete shutdown. -
Keep the cold out this winter
HHIC offers some cost-effective and energy efficient advice to help keep homes warm over the coming months
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WARM HOME TIPS TO HELP HOUSHOLDERS AS BRITAIN FACES A MONTH OF FREEZING CONDITIONS
Many people will struggle as the freezing conditions take hold and it is vital that we keep our home in good heating working order. We all know that a lot of heat is lost from your head and this is why it is important to wear a hat outside and sometimes inside during the winter months. Well this concept is very similar in keeping your house in good heating health during the colder period. The heat must be kept inside. The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council has come up with five top cost-saving tips to keep your home in good energy efficiency order
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Boosting feed in tariff for home heat and power technology will safeguard jobs, says industry
The Government should raise the feed in tariff for micro-CHP to accelerate the take up of the home boiler replacement technology: this will safeguard jobs and provide cost-effective low-carbon heating and hot water for consumers, say industry representatives.
Three trade associations representing the micro-CHP industry have combined to issue a statement. Their spokesman said
"Manufacturers and energy suppliers have invested hundreds of millions of pounds to bring micro-CHP to world markets. Much of the development work, and a large part of the manufacturing, are being done in the UK. It is essential that the product is a success in the UK for this work to stay here."
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Green growth threatened by government red tape
The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is urging the Government not to bring in a costly and additional installer accreditation scheme for the Green Deal in 2012. The trade body believes that unnecessary extra burdens placed on installers at this time threaten the loss of benefits from the scheme, could be costly and could put at risk existing safety measures for gas installation.
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Power to the people against rising fuel costs – reinstate a uk boiler scrappage scheme
With fuel poverty rising, increased bills are no longer just a concern of the fuel poor. The reality is that these costs, in tough economic times are driving family finances to breaking point.
So it makes perfect sense to find ways that we can save energy in the home. Swap your old inefficient boiler for an A- rated energy efficient model.
2010 saw the launch of the successful boiler scrappage scheme where 61% would not have replaced their old boiler if it had not been for the scheme.
SBGI the energy industry body is supporting its division the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) by calling on the Government to reinstate a Boiler Scrappage Scheme in England to help people knock down the cost of their annual bills.
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HHIC’s new boiler scrappage campaign urges government to act on jobs, energy bills and climate change
SBGI, the energy industry body is supporting its division the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) by calling on the Chancellor, George Osborne to reinstate a Boiler Scrappage Scheme in England to provide a boost to the economy.
The scheme could raise revenue for the Treasury yet at the same time help people cut their fuel bills by nearly £300 a year. The HHIC is urging the Chancellor to include such a measure in his Pre Budget report due on November 29th. -
Greening Government 2011: Mainstreaming Sustainable Development'
GovToday presents 'Greening Government 2011: Mainstreaming Sustainable Development' Conference and Exhibition, which will be held on the 12th October 2011, at The Brewery Conference Centre, the City of London.
Greening Government 2011: Mainstreaming Sustainable Development will examine the future priorities, and explain how policy will translate into action, transforming Government operations and performance, embedding Sustainability strategically across UK Government policy and ultimately build our Green Economy of the future.
Fully funded delegate places available for Public Sector and 40% discount for AEP private sector members, contact ron.pusey@govtoday.co.uk quoting EDIT12 -
What next for microgeneration?
As the Government renews its commitment to tough carbon reduction targets, the renewable energy industry also awaits publication of the first Microgeneration Strategy.
The conference - sponsored by EDF Energy - will take place on 21 and 22 June at Church House in Central London.
For full conference and awards information, and to book your place, visit www.microgenerationuk.com.
Microgeneration UK 2011 is brought to you by the Micropower Council, the British Photovoltaic Association and the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council.
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HHIC Renewable Heat Incentive Info Sheet
HHIC and the HHIC Marketing and Communications Group have put together a summary information leaflet on the current status of the RHI and RHPP.
The aim of this leaflet is to help inform the industry, installers and members of the public. It has been written so HHIC members can use it on their websites or to distribute as they require.
The next step will to be to produce a full suite of documents, once the complete information has been released by DECC. This will include web text, presentation slides, leaflets etc.
If you wish to receive this information when sent out please let me know and which types of document you would require by emailing isaac@hhic.org.uk