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Manufacturers Haier and Passiv UK have announced An exclusive Haier and Passiv Smart Thermostat bundle that will be available through Plumb Centre branches. The new partnership will integrate the Passiv Smart Thermostat with Haier heat pumps, making it easier for installers to specify a fully integrated, smart heat pump solution at a …

With heating season on the horizon, pump manufacturer Wilo is encouraging merchants to ensure they source heating circulation pumps from reputable suppliers. The reminder comes amid the annual surge for replacement pumps, as heating systems are serviced upgraded or repaired, ahead of the colder months. Andy Thompson, national sales manager, …

The UK is lagging far behind its European neighbours for installers working on heat pumps and solar panels, according to a European-wide study by plumbing and drainage manufacturer Wavin. The new report follows the government’s recent additions to the Future Homes Standard, which aims to ensure that the majority of …

Renewables Centre, part of  plumbing and heating merchant business Wolseley has partnered with NAPIT to offer accredited fully funded Air Source Heat Pump training courses at locations across the UK thanks to the Government’s recent extension of the Heat Training Grant. Officially launched in April 2025, Renewables Centre will welcome …

Up to 300,000 households will benefit from home upgrades over the next year as the government announces new measures to help reduce energy bills and deliver cleaner heating.  The plans include increasing the budget for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to support more households in switching to heat pumps, which can …

The Government has reported that August 2024 is the fourth-highest month for applications via the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) since the launch of the heat pump incentive in 2022. It found that 2,890 submissions were received during August 2024 to apply for a grant of £7,500 towards installing a heat …

The Bosch Group has laid the foundations to acquire 100% of the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning joint venture, including Hitachi’s 40% stake; the deal is $8 billion (£6.2 billion) and it expects it to be closed in approximately 12 months. The Bosch shareholders and supervisory board have approved the transaction. …

Baxi has opened its new 10,000 sqft Solution Academy at its Warwick HQ, increasing its annual installer training capacity on the site from 600 delegates in 2023 to 2,000 in 2025. For the first time, a Baxi training facility will have a dedicated solutions training room, allowing installers to get …

Worcester Bosch has announced its launch of the next generation of home heating: the CS5800i Hybrid Heat Pump. Offering year-round, low-carbon comfort, the product offers homeowners the instant heat, control and comfort they are used to by allowing a heat pump and boiler to work seamlessly together – with the …

The UK government is set to ditch its “gas boiler tax” which encouraged manufacturers to encourage heat pump installation. The “tax” required manufacturers to match, or substitute, 4% of their boiler sales with heat pumps or they could face fines of up to £3,000 for every installation they fall short …