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18JUL
Baxi MD Appointed New Chair of the HHIC
18th Jul 2023Karen Boswell OBE, Managing Director of Baxi UK and Ireland, has been appointed the new chair of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council. Succeeding the outgoing chair Steve Keeton, Director of External Affairs and Future Portfolio at Vaillant, Karen is the first female chair of the HHIC and is set to lead the membership following the Council’s recent AGM.
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25JUL
HHIC appoints new chairs for key working groups
25th Jul 2022The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has appointed two new group chairs to work alongside them, supporting and promoting the sustained growth of the UK domestic heating and hot water industry.
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9MAY
Decarbonisation of heat impossible without hybrid heat pump incentive says expert
9th May 2022The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is calling for greater support for hybrid systems in the Government’s Net Zero strategy, in order to provide a practical method of achieving low-carbon heating for consumers.
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21FEB
Heating industry agree hydrogen appliance labels
21st Feb 2022With progress being made towards decarbonising domestic use of gas, using hydrogen, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) membership of appliance manufacturers has agreed new, clear labelling for hydrogen appliances.
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19OCT
Heat and Buildings Strategy provides investment clarity
19th Oct 2021The long awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy provides clarity and direction for the heating industry and consumers alike, says leading heating industry trade body, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC.
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30SEP
Concerns raised over suitability of current UK domestic heating systems in journey to Net Zero
30th Sep 2021The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is urging government to consider the suitability of current UK domestic heating systems to facilitate the transition to Net Zero.
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19AUG
HHIC welcomes “forward-looking” Hydrogen Strategy
19th Aug 2021The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has today welcomed the release of the long-awaited Hydrogen Strategy by the UK Government. The Strategy confirms that hydrogen will play a key role in decarbonising many sectors of the economy, including domestic heating which accounts for a significant portion of emissions from the UK’s buildings.
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30JUN
With new chair at the helm, HHIC continue to lead the way
30th Jun 2021Steve Keeton, Director of External Affairs and Future Portfolio at Vaillant Group UK, has been elected as the new chair of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC. Steve has had a long career within the industry. Steve has been in the industry since leaving University, working with Vaillant Group as U.K. R&D Director from 2000, then in 2008 as their Commercial Head of System Technologies and has since progressed to his current role of Director of External Affairs and Future Portfolio.
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13MAY
HHIC strengthen heating merchant membership base with UK Plumbing Supplies Ltd
13th May 2021Recognising the importance of membership with a trade body and the need for the heating industry to travel the path to decarbonisation together, UK Plumbing Supplies Ltd has become one of the latest members of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC).
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12MAY
Boilers bounce back as consumers invest in home renovation
12th May 2021Sales of domestic gas boilers bounced back from the Covid downturn, according to new figures from the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC). Figures released today show that 2021 looks set to be a record year for gas boiler sales, with year-to-date sales up a staggering 41 per cent from 2020, with a 12-month average sales figure increasing by 14 per cent.
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1MAR
UK boiler manufacturers lead EU in committing to hydrogen future, PM told.
1st Mar 2021The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has written to the Prime Minister confirming they have reached agreement in principle with UK boiler manufacturers, that they will support any future UK Government legislation which mandates all new models of domestic boilers to be “hydrogen-ready” from 2025. This commitment is several years ahead of similar action being proposed within the EU.
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6JAN
Protect your heating systems from The Beast From The East 2.0
6th Jan 2021Following a Met Office warning of potential extreme UK weather such as a return of ‘The Beast From The East’ the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) are reissuing their consumer information guide to ‘protecting home heating systems’, which can be used by a heating engineer to explain the risks and the remedial action required, as well as what action customers can take should their condensate pipe freeze.
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6JAN
HHIC update condensate pipe guidance following weather warning
6th Jan 2021The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) are today, 6th January 2021, issuing their updated ‘installer guide to condensate discharge pipe installation’. This comes following a warning from the Met Office of ice warnings with the 'Beast from the East 2.0' to hit in days, bringing an enhanced risk of snow and widespread frost almost anywhere across the UK’.
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18NOV
Prime Minister sets out plans for Decarbonising Heat
18th Nov 2020The Prime Minister has made a real statement of intent with his recently launched 10-point plan for decarbonising the economy. The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, are encouraged by the balanced strategy, and in particular the support for decarbonising heating through hydrogen and heat pumps.
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17NOV
HHIC expands its platform for future of UK heat
17th Nov 2020The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is ensuring it continues to support its members from across the wider heating industry. Emerging technologies have prompted a reorganisation of the HHIC industry working groups, in order to provide a diverse platform for rigorous discussion on the future of UK heat.
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16NOV
Hydrogen-Ready boiler definition established
16th Nov 2020Another step towards achieving Net Zero at home has been made by leading trade body the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) as a definition of what is a Hydrogen-Ready boiler, ahead of a potential nation-wide roll-out of hydrogen for heating. This comes on top of the Government’s own scientific advisers, the Council for Science and Technology, advocating hydrogen’s use in home heating.
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7SEP
Heat Pump industry growth calls for Benchmark Scheme refresh
7th Sep 2020The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, are delighted to announce that Heat Pump manufacturers across the UK have joined together to refresh the Heat Pump Benchmark commissioning checklist in line with latest legislation, which forms part of the warranty of the appliance.
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4AUG
Green Homes Grant Scheme hot and cold
4th Aug 2020‘Whilst we welcome the details of Rishi Sunak’s new Green Homes Grant scheme, which could raise the profile of low carbon heating, there is disappointment that more measures are not included’ says the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, following the release of the scheme specifics.
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7JUL
HHIC launch Heat Pump Charter to protect consumers against dodgy appliances and poor installs
7th Jul 2020The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, has produced a “Heat Pump Charter” aimed at ensuring the best consumer experience is obtained when heat pumps are installed, replacing other systems. It is a starting point; and represents the minimum requirements needed to give consumers confidence that their new heating system will deliver the affordability, warmth and comfort they expect.
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20MAY
HHIC issue guide to working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
20th May 2020The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, together with the heating industry has created a useful guide offering advice to frontline heating engineers on operating safely during the COVID 19 crisis.
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27APR
HHIC confirm heating engineers are eligible for COVID 19 testing
27th Apr 2020Following regular questioning and pressure from the heating industry, government have confirmed that ‘workers delivering essential services in the utilities sector, which encompasses heat, are now eligible for testing.
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25MAR
HHIC issue updated advice to heating engineers on working during COVID-19 crisis.
25th Mar 2020The heating and plumbing industry carry out essential frontline work to maintain the supply of heating and hot water to UK homes, schools, hospitals and businesses. It still needs to operate to ensure people are kept safe in their homes and businesses.
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23MAR
HHIC issue advice to heating engineers on working during COVID-19 crisis.
23rd Mar 2020The global pandemic COVID-19 has had unprecedented effects on the lives of us all. These are unchartered times causing untold uncertainty and fear amongst us all. The heating and plumbing industry carry out essential frontline work to maintain the supply of heating and hot water to UK homes, schools, hospitals and businesses. It cannot simply cease to operate.
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5FEB
HHIC welcomes long awaited upgrade to Building Regulations
5th Feb 2020‘A review of Building Regulations is well overdue’, says the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC as they respond to The Future Homes Standard 2019 Consultation on changes to Part L (conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations for new dwellings.
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22JAN
Boiler sales at their highest but “Zombie boilers” survive
22nd Jan 2020The number of gas boilers sold in the UK last year saw the market grow compared to 2018. But the estimated 4 million ‘Zombie boilers’ remain a blight on the UK’s journey to decarbonisation says leading trade association the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC.
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8JAN
HHIC launch TRV guide for consumers
8th Jan 2020To help consumers understand the benefits of installing Thermostatic Radiator Valves, TRV’s, and the technology they use to achieve energy efficiency, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, have created a ‘Consumer Guide to Thermostatic Radiator Valves’.
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7JAN
7th Jan 2020The HHIC based in Kenilworth, Warwickshire is the industry voice for the UK domestic heating and hot water industry. It operates 16 working groups collectively covering the full spectrum of technical and commercial influences affecting this important aspect of the energy industry. Strengthening membership and industry reach HHIC has recently agreed on a reciprocal membership agreement with the British Pump Manufacturer’s Association (BPMA).
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5NOV
Heating body launch consumer guide to buying a gas stove
5th Nov 2019Heating industry trade body, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, have today, November 5th 2019, launched a guide to help consumers understand the many benefits of a gas stove and to showcase the inspiring designs available.
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7OCT
HHIC launch updated Benchmark boiler commissioning checklist
7th Oct 2019The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, in partnership with major boiler manufacturers, installers and representatives from across the supply chain have revisited the Benchmark scheme and updated the commissioning checklist, to take it into 2020 and beyond.
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16SEP
Boiler packaging label launched for Gas Safety Week
16th Sep 2019Today marks the start of 2019’s Gas Safety Week. The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, have supported the awareness-raising event since its inception in 2011. Of course, for those working with gas day in day out, this subject is never far from our mind during the other 51 weeks of the year.
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6AUG
ECO3 will cost installers and consumers dearly
6th Aug 2019The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) warn that the proposals in the Government consultation for the Energy Company Obligation (ECO3) threaten the livelihoods of thousands of heating and plumbing businesses.
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19JUN
Red tape will leave the vulnerable cold and gas engineers frustrated
19th Jun 2019Following the launch of ‘PAS 2035’ the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, warn that the changes, could leave vulnerable without heating and will impede the professionals trying to do their job.
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8APR
Boiler Plus has delivered innovation and efficiencies for consumers
8th Apr 2019The introduction of Boiler Plus legislation in April 2018 has encouraged innovation within the industry and delivered a greater range of heating system products for consumers to choose from, says the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC).
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26MAR
26th Mar 2019Wednesday 8th May 2019 | 08:40 - 13:25 | Central London
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13MAR
13th Mar 2019“The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) are pleased that the Government have indicated that gas boilers are here to stay, and are recognising the role of the gas grid in the future of heating, following the announcement that they will ‘accelerate the decarbonisation of our gas supplies by increasing the proportion of green gas in the grid.’
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11FEB
Heating Engineers are the most trusted and helpful- says government consumer study
11th Feb 2019Heating Engineers have been named as the top source of trusted advice by consumers, when installing or replacing their heating systems, in latest government survey.
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15JAN
HHIC reissue condensate pipe guidance following weather warning
15th Jan 2019The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) are today, 15th January 2019, reissuing their ‘installer guide to condensate discharge pipe installation’. This comes following a warning from the Met Office that there is ‘an increased likelihood of cold weather becoming established across all of the UK. This would bring an enhanced risk of snow and widespread frost almost anywhere across the UK’ A Beast From The East 2.0.
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15JAN
If the Beast From The East returns- Protect your heating system
15th Jan 2019Following a Met Office warning of potential extreme UK weather such as ‘The Best From The East 2.0’ the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) are reissuing their customer information guide on frozen boiler condensate discharge.
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19NOV
Future of heating examined at HHIC Hydrogen workshop
19th Nov 2018The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) continue to lead the way on the future of heating. Tomorrow, 20th November 2018, the HHIC will host an industry workshop ‘Working with Hydrogen’.
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8NOV
HHIC launch ‘Love Gas Fires’ consumer campaign
8th Nov 2018“A gas fire is an, efficient, aspirational and economical method for heating your home particularly when used as a secondary source of heat’ says Stewart Clements, Director of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC.
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5NOV
HHIC welcome higher landlord contribution for energy efficiency measures.
5th Nov 2018The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) welcome today’s announcement that landlords must contribute up to £3,500 to upgrade their inefficient rental. Although HHIC still believe that the landlords need to do more.
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29OCT
HHIC launch condensate pipe guidance for heating engineers
29th Oct 2018Following extreme UK weather patterns such as ‘The Beast From The East’ caused by the effects of global climate change, the heating industry identified a number of actions they could take to help protect heating systems against frozen condensate.
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17SEP
HHIC members pledge to place Gas Safety message on boiler packaging
17th Sep 2018Today marks the start of 2018’s Gas Safety Week. HHIC are big supporters of the week and the awareness it raises across the heating industry right through to homeowners. Although, for many of those working with gas day in day out, this subject is never far from our mind during the other 51 weeks of the year.
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11SEP
Continuity for the Gas Safe register says HHIC
11th Sep 2018Following todays’ announcement- 11th September 2018- that Capita Gas Registration and Ancillary Services (CGRAS) – a division of Capita Plc – will continue to operate the official register of engineers licensed to undertake gas work on behalf of The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) under a 10-year Service Concession Agreement (SCA) which expires on 31 March 2019. CGRAS will continue its provision of the service having operated the Register since 2009 but with several service enhancements.
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19JUL
‘Government says no to Each Home Counts in official response to ECO3’
19th Jul 2018The Government response to the Energy Company Obligation ECO3 consultation has been published today. ECO3 is the government energy efficiency scheme which aims to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. The response acknowledges that it is too early for the controversial Each Home Counts (EHC) review.
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12JUL
Growth for HHIC’s heating controls group
12th Jul 2018The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is widening the scope of its heating Components and Controls manufacturers group to include heating controls. The group meets regularly throughout the year and serves to influence future policy in this field.
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11JUN
HHIC pleased with progress of new mandatory legislation- Boiler Plus
11th Jun 2018Boiler Plus, announced in October 2017 by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), launched on 6th April 2018. The new legislation encourages energy efficiency, by mandating requirements for new or replacement heating systems.
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10JUN
Green gas at heart of future heat framework
10th Jun 2018The Heating and Hotwater Industry council (HHIC) has today responded to the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, BEIS’, call for evidence on “A future framework for heat in buildings”, informing them that decarbonising the gas grid, using green gas offers the most pragmatic, practical and cost effective solution to the energy trilemma.
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26APR
26th Apr 2018The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has today responded to the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy consultation on the next phase of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO 3), which offers a range of proposals to aid fuel poor households and enhance the energy efficiency of Britain’s housing stock.
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23APR
HHIC launch another installer resource to help educate consumers on water treatment
23rd Apr 2018The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has today launched a consumer guide to water treatment, to assist the installer when educating their customers on how to maintain their central heating system.
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16APR
Rushed Quality Mark proposals riddled with issues, warns leading industry body
16th Apr 2018The Heating and Hot Water Industry Council (HHIC) has responded to a consultation on Each Home Counts’ Quality Mark with grave concerns. The proposals leave many questions unanswered and create a multitude of new ones.
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11APR
HHIC launches consumer guide to balancing the central heating system
11th Apr 2018A few months on from the announcement of Boiler Plus, and whilst the industry adjusts to the new standards, which came into effect in April 2018, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) are continuing their work towards cleaner and smarter home heating with one of the focuses being on system balancing.
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10APR
Industry statement on UK test standard for Heat Interface Units
10th Apr 2018The Energy & Utilities Alliance (EUA), through its divisions; the Industrial and Commercial Energy Association (ICOM), the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) and the Hot Water Association (HWA), represents the majority of Heat Interface Units manufacturers and suppliers in the UK.
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6APR
HHIC launches consumer guide to new legislation for boiler installations which launches today
6th Apr 2018Boiler Plus, announced in October 2017 by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), launched today 6th April 2018. The new legislation encourages energy efficiency, by mandating requirements for heating systems.
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29MAR
29th Mar 2018On 27th March 2018 representatives from across the heating industry met at the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council offices (HHIC), to review and discuss the matter of frozen condensate, which caused a high number of domestic boilers to stop working during the recent extreme weather that caused major disruption across the UK as a whole. The industry is now calling upon the government for greater enforcement and strengthening of building regulations.
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29MAR
29th Mar 2018In 2005 the Government changed the Building Regulations so that only boilers of a certain high efficiency could be installed for both replacement and new installations, with regards to gas and oil boilers. This high efficiency can only be achieved using condensing technology, where the boiler extracts heat from the flue gases so the existing heat within is released and ‘recycled’ back into the water being heated in the boiler.
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26MAR
Heating industry celebrates a strong year at HHIC annual lunch
26th Mar 2018The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) annual members lunch held on Thursday at the RAF Club Piccadilly, London, provided an opportunity to gain insight, network, and most importantly celebrate the progression that the heating industry has made in the past 12 months.
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13MAR
Landlords need to do more to improve the energy efficiency of their properties
13th Mar 2018‘Greater ambition is needed to tackle fuel poverty that is endemic in the Private Rented Sector. Landlords must do more to ensure the houses they let are energy efficient,’ says Stewart Clements, Director of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, as they respond to “The Domestic Private Rented Sector minimum level of energy efficiency consultation.”
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28FEB
Heating industry launches consumer guide to gas boiler servicing
28th Feb 2018The Heating and Hot Water industry council (HHIC), in conjunction with the wider industry, have produced a first of its kind, consumer guide, detailing what they can expect when having their gas boiler serviced by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
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21FEB
Consumers to save money on heating bills with new measures
21st Feb 2018New legislation (Boiler Plus) from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) looks set to save consumers money, reducing heating costs and enhancing the thermal efficiency of a property. It’s expected that the technologies advocated by Boiler Plus, could deliver savings of up to £200 a year on energy bills.
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17JAN
New HHIC guide helps installers navigate Boiler Plus
17th Jan 2018Following the launch of Boiler Plus legislation in October, questions have risen from those within the industry surrounding the qualifying technologies, and how they can help consumers decide which suits their lifestyle and home best. As a result, the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council (HHIC) are launching a series of useful guides, assisting installers and consumers alike in their choice of a measure which will ensure higher levels of both domestic energy efficiency and thermal comfort.
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18DEC
Voices of industry ignored as concerns mount over conflict of interest and red tape
18th Dec 2017Last week, a group of leading organisations representing the heating and plumbing industry wrote to Claire Perry, Minister of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, over concerns regarding the controversial Each Home Counts (EHC) review.
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3NOV
HHIC secures exemption from additional red tape risk
3rd Nov 2017The Each Home Counts review, first launched in 2016, proposed the introduction of a quality mark for all energy efficiency and renewable energy measures, and for all companies operating in the sector.
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2NOV
Now’s the time – start telling customers about new boiler legislation.
2nd Nov 2017Last month the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announced Boiler Plus, mandating requirements for all combination boiler installations in England. The intention of these standards is that they will encourage domestic energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
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31OCT
ebm papst joins the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council
31st Oct 2017Recognising the importance of membership with a trade body that works hard to ensure members are well represented and supported within the industry, ebm-papst has become one of the latest members of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC).
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30OCT
HHIC welcomes Orkli into membership
30th Oct 2017Orkli is a global company supplying components and innovative solutions to the gas cooking industry and are proud to be leaders in the field of thermoelectric safety.
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23OCT
Decarbonising domestic heat at the heart of ambitious new project
23rd Oct 2017With the move from natural gas to hydrogen expected to elicit an emission reduction of at least 73%, it’s clear that hydrogen could be a vital way to decarbonise heat, enabling us to meet carbon budgets.
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12OCT
Decarbonising heat priority for boiler installations with new legislation
12th Oct 2017Boiler Plus, announced today by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), encourages energy efficiency by mandating requirements for heating systems, setting out new expectations regarding what both manufacturers and installers have to deliver.
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18SEP
18th Sep 2017This week, the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council (HHIC) is supporting the seventh annual Gas Safety Week and reinforcing its core message; there needs to be more awareness surrounding the issue of gas safety.
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18SEP
HomeServe to join forces with HHIC to boost UK heating industry
18th Sep 2017Announcement comes as industry unites for annual ‘Gas Safety Week’ campaign 2017
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23AUG
Wise up on the smart future of heating
23rd Aug 2017It is vital that manufacturers, installers and all those working in the field don’t get left behind; an upcoming event hosted by the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) will explore the merits, opportunities and potential pitfalls of such technology.
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14AUG
Leading Trade association HHIC launch campaign to promote the benefits of gas fires
14th Aug 2017‘A gas fire is an, efficient, aspirational and economical method for heating your home particularly when used as a secondary source of heat’ says Stewart Clements, Director of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC.
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28JUN
SSE Home Services Ltd joins leading trade association HHIC
28th Jun 2017SSE is involved in a wide range of energy businesses. They produce, distribute and supply electricity and gas, as well as providing home services to customers including boiler servicing, maintenance and cover.
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20JUN
Gazco Ltd joins forward thinking trade association HHIC
20th Jun 2017HHIC’s work to ensure home energy continues to remain high on the government’s agenda.leads Gazco Ltd to become one of the latest members of The Heating & Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC).
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4MAY
4th May 2017Recognising the importance of membership with a trade body that works hard to ensure members are well represented and supported within the industry, The AA has become one of the latest members of The Heating & Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC).
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31JAN
HHIC diversifies as leading software company becomes the latest member
31st Jan 2017Infomill Ltd join the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC. Infomill Ltd. provides technical content and services for equipment manufacturers, service organisations, and parts distributors.
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30JAN
‘Keep it simple’- HHIC’s response to the Future of Heat in Domestic Buildings consultation
30th Jan 2017‘Any proposals must be simple and easy to implement’ says Stewart Clements, Director at the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC in response to the BEIS consultation which closed last week (January 27th)
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30JAN
‘Disappointed and we weren’t the only ones’- says HHIC
30th Jan 2017‘Cutting the number of boilers that can be delivered via ECO is a big mistake, and we are not the only ones to think so’ says Stewart Clements, Director, HHIC, following the publication of the Government’s response to the ECO: Help to Heat Consultation
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25JAN
Hydrogen is making headway; Industry seminar is one week away.
25th Jan 2017Following the very successful Hydrogen seminar held at HHIC in September 2016, where delegates were given a detailed briefing on industry activity to date, The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC together with the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers, IGEM are holding an event with a focus on ‘Developing the Hydrogen Fired Supply Chain’.
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5JAN
HHIC Gas Fires Group appoints new Chair
5th Jan 2017Richard Beaman, commercial director of the Valor, Robinson Willey and Faber brands in the UK, has been appointed as the new chair of the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council, HHIC, Gas Fires Group.
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8DEC
BEIS launch consultation into The Future of Heat in Domestic Buildings
8th Dec 2016The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, BEIS today launch their consultation entitled ‘Heat in Buildings: The Future of Heat – Domestic Buildings.’
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1DEC
1st Dec 2016“The Association of the European Heating Industry, EHI are right, if we are to meet the new energy efficiency targets announced in the European Commission’s Clean Energy Package, then we must modernise old heating appliances,” says Stewart Clements, Director of The heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC.
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23NOV
‘A great way to start the energy efficiency conversation’ 1 week since ‘Retro Boiler’ label launched
23rd Nov 2016It is one week since the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC together with the boiler manufacturers launched the ‘Retro Boiler’ Label at PHEX. The scheme aims to tackle the UK’s 9 million inefficient boilers by raising awareness of boiler efficiency with consumers.
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21NOV
21st Nov 2016The Heating & Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC today welcome public consultation on proposals to amend the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) published by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, BEIS as part of their Energy efficiency in buildings programme.
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16NOV
Government Minister endorses HHIC’s ‘Retro Boiler’ label, launched today
16th Nov 2016Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Government Minister of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, BIES has today endorsed the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC’s ‘Retro Boiler’ label scheme which launches today at the Plumbing and Heating Exhibition, PHEX, Chelsea.
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9NOV
9th Nov 2016The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC welcomes the HSE’s Public Consultation on proposed changes to The Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998, opened yesterday, (7 November.)
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8NOV
Domestic Gas Boiler sales fall
8th Nov 2016Figures published by the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC show that sales of domestic gas boilers in September 2016 fell by 4.3%, in comparison with September 2015; with year to date figures showing a fall of 0.7% compared with 2015.
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18OCT
18th Oct 2016Responding to the publication of ‘Next Steps for UK Heat Policy’ published on Thursday 13th October by the Committee on Climate Change, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC Director Stewart Clements said:
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22SEP
‘Delighted’ Gas and heating engineers are named the most trusted traders in Britain
22nd Sep 2016‘Delighted’ says the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC as gas and heating engineers are named the most trusted traders in Britain in 2016, following a study carried out by UK home assistance company Home Serve.
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19SEP
Avoid ‘fake’ spares this winter
19th Sep 2016The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC is calling on installers to stay alert and avoid using fake spare parts when they undertake boiler maintenance or servicing this winter.
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12SEP
Get fit for winter – insulate your pipes to prevent freezing
12th Sep 2016As part of their Get Fit for Winter campaign, leading trade body the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC are reminding homeowners to check their condensate pipes to ensure that they are appropriately insulated to avoid freezing.
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8SEP
HHIC pledges support for 6th annual Gas Safety Week 19 – 25 September 2016
8th Sep 2016Leading trade body, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC pledges its support for the 6th annual Gas Safety Week, taking place 19th – 25th September by calling on homeowners to be gas aware and always stay gas safe.
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16AUG
‘Cutting boilers is a big mistake’ HHIC respond to ECO consultation
16th Aug 2016‘Cutting the number of boilers that can be delivered via ECO is a big mistake’ says Isaac Occhipinti, Head of External Affairs at the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC in response to the ECO consultation.
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11AUG
HHIC unveil new Contractor working group
11th Aug 2016The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC unveil their newest working group, made up of large heating contractor companies.
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10AUG
Newly formed BEIS addresses heating industry
10th Aug 2016Neil Witney, Senior Policy Advisor from the newly formed Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, BEIS met with the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC members today to further strengthen Government and industry relations.
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3AUG
HHIC to partner H&V News Awards once again
3rd Aug 2016The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, are partnering the 2017 H&V News Awards. The awards, now in their 23rd year are being held on 20 April 2017 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
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2AUG
Award winning ATAG Heating Technology Ltd joins HHIC
2nd Aug 2016Award winning ATAG Heating Technology UK Ltd, has joined the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC.
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12JUL
Software firm Gas Tag Ltd join HHIC
12th Jul 2016Software firm Gas Tag Ltd are the latest company to join the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC. Gas Tag Ltd are a software specialist company and will be joining HHIC’s Low Carbon working group and the Installation, Service and Training working group.
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30JUN
HHIC’s Merchant group evolving to maximise unique position in supply chain
30th Jun 2016There are approximately 122,000 registered gas engineers operating in the UK, and lets not forget the builders, plumbers, tilers and other tradespeople all of whom often start the day by visiting their local builders merchants to purchase the materials needed for the day ahead.
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22JUN
Stay Safe only use a Gas Safe Registered Engineer warns HHIC
22nd Jun 2016‘Stay Safe, only use a Gas Safe Registered Engineer’ is the message from the Heating and Hotwater Council, HHIC as it throws its weight behind Gas Safe Registers campaign to highlight the volume of people being put at risk after using an unqualified and illegal gas fitter.
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21JUN
Success for HHIC as energy efficiency label rescaling for boilers is delayed for 8 years
21st Jun 2016The review of the boiler energy efficiency label rescaling will not start until 2023, some 8 years after all other household appliances. The news announced last week by the Industry and Energy (ITRE) Committee of the European Parliament, is a major coup for HHIC after months spent in tense negotiations.
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20JUN
HHIC continues to attract the best as Northern Gas Heating Ltd become members
20th Jun 2016“The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC are seen as the ‘go to’ company on domestic heating issues and as such we attract and represent the UK’s finest – Northern Gas Heating Ltd are one such company and so it gives me enormous pleasure to welcome them into membership” says Stewart Clements, Director of HHIC.
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16JUN
HHIC strengthens its membership with new member Swale Heating Ltd
16th Jun 2016The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC has once again expanded its membership base with new member Swale Heating Ltd.
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15JUN
HHIC calls on heating industry to tackle ‘fake’ spares market
15th Jun 2016The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC is reminding installers to stay alert and avoid using fake spare parts when they undertake boiler servicing.
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1JUN
Feed-In-Tariff proposals will decimate the micro CHP industry says HHIC
1st Jun 2016The proposals set out in the Department of Energy and Climate Change, DECC review of support for Anaerobic Digestion and micro-Combined Heat and Power under the Feed-in Tariffs (FIT) scheme are farcical says the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC.
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31MAY
HHIC announce Chairs of member working groups
31st May 2016Following the appointment of Andrew Keating as the new Chair of leading trade association the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC today announces the Chairs of their member working groups.
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25MAY
HHIC Director to represent UK heating industry at EHI Executive Council
25th May 2016Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC Director, Stewart Clements has been invited to sit on the Association of the European Heating Industry, EHI Executive Council. The next meeting is taking place in Spain, on 9th June 2016.
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23MAY
Use a gas fire on a cold summer night
23rd May 2016The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, are suggesting homeowners use their gas fire in the evening rather than turning on the central heating on cold summer nights.
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23MAY
‘Service in Summer’- the perfect time to get your central heating system serviced.
23rd May 2016‘Book your boiler service during the summer says trade association, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC. The advice comes as part of their plans to help; improve the UK’s domestic energy efficiency and save homeowners money.
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18MAY
HHIC responds to ECCC call for evidence
18th May 2016“Micro CHP and other efficient gas appliances have potential to revolutionise home heating and in turn reduce our carbon emissions” says the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC. Their comments come in response to the Energy and Climate Change Committee’s Energy Revolution Inquiry.
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28APR
‘Flawed’ RHI will not deliver renewable heat says HHIC
28th Apr 2016The Renewable Heat Incentive, RHI is ‘flawed’ says the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC in their response to DECC’s Consultation: The Renewable Heat Incentive: A reformed and refocused scheme.
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