• 18NOV

    Prime Minister sets out plans for Decarbonising Heat

    18th Nov 2020

    The 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.

  • 17NOV

    HHIC expands its platform for future of UK heat

    17th Nov 2020

    The 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.

  • 16NOV

    Hydrogen-Ready boiler definition established

    16th Nov 2020

    Another 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.

  • 7SEP

    Heat Pump industry growth calls for Benchmark Scheme refresh

    7th Sep 2020

    The 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.

  • 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.

  • 7JUL

    HHIC launch Heat Pump Charter to protect consumers against dodgy appliances and poor installs

    7th Jul 2020

    The 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.

  • 20MAY

    HHIC issue guide to working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)

    20th May 2020

    The 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.

  • 27APR

    HHIC confirm heating engineers are eligible for COVID 19 testing

    27th Apr 2020

    Following 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.

  • 25MAR

    HHIC issue updated advice to heating engineers on working during COVID-19 crisis.

    25th Mar 2020

    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 still needs to operate to ensure people are kept safe in their homes and businesses.

  • 23MAR

    HHIC issue advice to heating engineers on working during COVID-19 crisis.

    23rd Mar 2020

    The 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.

  • 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.

  • 22JAN

    Boiler sales at their highest but “Zombie boilers” survive

    22nd Jan 2020

    The 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.

  • 8JAN

    HHIC launch TRV guide for consumers

    8th Jan 2020

    To 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’.

  • 7JAN

    HHIC and BPMA join forces

    7th Jan 2020

    The 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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