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Ofgem has appointed EDF to take on supplying Utility Point’s approximately 220,000 domestic customers. This follows a competitive process run by Ofgem to get the best deal possible for customers. EDF is offering customers a competitive tariff. Outstanding credit balances, including money owed to both existing and former customers of Utility Point, will also be honored. For existing Utility Point customers, energy supplies will continue as normal as they switch over to EDF on 18 Septe...

Though the end result may be the glow of a light bulb or the click of the kettle, the journey energy takes to reach homes is a long one that involves many people in a myriad of roles around the world. This means that the price of wholesale energy - the energy that people buy to supply their homes - is prone to fluctuation. While SO Energy and most energy suppliers will pass any savings on to the customers, and absorb rises in wholesale costs, in order to keep things affordable for them, there a...

EDF has stepped in to help customers left without a supplier after Utility Point ceased trading on 14 September 2021. EDF will take on approximately 220,000 Utility Point domestic customers. EDF has agreed to protect any money a customer may be owed and existing customers’ credit on their accounts will be transferred to their new account with EDF. Energy supply Customers will be matched to standard variable prices to provide a guaranteed rate through winter and protection against the ex...

The latest round of financing from the UK Government’s Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) will be key to ensuring that low-carbon district heating schemes are delivered from 2022, according to polymer pipework specialist, REHAU. Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) The Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) is the latest funding scheme, launched by the government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, building upon 2018’s Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP). As part o...

On September 6, Hami 50MW tower CSP station developed by Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) achieved full load power generation. The outlet salt temperature of the heat receiver reached the design value of 565℃, the main steam temperature is 535℃, and the grid-connected load was 50 MWe. The project was located in Hami, western China, one of the regions with the best solar energy resources in China. Heat collection system DEC has developed for this project a concentrating heat collection syst...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has announced that it has joined the Digital Twin Consortium (DTC), an association dedicated to continued development of digital twin technology. Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) The DTC association’s membership includes dozens of technology leaders, such as Autodesk, Microsoft, Lendlease, GE Digital and Northrop Grumman. Johnson Controls joins a collaborative organization that pools resou...

The Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons - HFCs is upon us, and it will change how refrigerants are handled, transported, and stored. While a great deal of information has been shared concerning the safe use and transport of flammable refrigerants, little attention has been given to the new storage requirements. Standards and codes for the safe storage of flammable refrigerants will require more space, more sensors, and more safety protocols. Transitioning to Refrigerant technologies When the US P...

Following a year of disruption for the plumbing and heating sector, it is now more important than ever that industry professionals are doing their bit, in order to ensure gas safety is still considered first and foremost in UK homes. Gas Safety Week 2021 Marking Gas Safety Week 2021, Chris Riley, the National Operations Manager at Baxi Heating, commented “With many people making changes to their homes and servicing schedules being disrupted, it is vital that installers explain the reason...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Farrar Scientific, an internationally renowned company in ultra-low temperature control for biopharmaceutical and other life science applications. Farrar Scientific’s proprietary technology fills an unmet need for flexible, modular and efficient ultra-low temperature process and storage, including cooling and heating/thawing. The solutions can provide an alternative to large-scale free...

After three successful Viessmann daheim shows in 2020, the company invites to the Viessmann daheim Summer Edition on September 13, 2021. The content will focus on the German Championships of the biathletes on the Arber. The show starts at 6:30 pm. Speakers on the panel As usual, moderator Tom Meiler will guide the viewers through the show. This time the guest in the studio is biathlete, Maren Hammerschmidt. Viessmann brand ambassador and former biathlete, Sven Fischer will be joining the panel...

Frontier Service Partners (Frontier), a newly launched residential services company, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Haley Mechanical, which is headquartered in Dexter, Michigan. Haley Mechanical is one of the pre-eminent residential HVAC companies, based in Michigan and servicing the Ann Arbor area. Strategic partnership This partnership marks the inaugural acquisition for Frontier Service Partners, which was founded earlier in 2021, on the philosophy of putting people first, delive...

Plymovent has received the renewed TÜV SÜD certification for some of its exhaust extraction systems. For Plymovent safety, security and sustainability are key. That’s the reason why Plymovent works together with TÜV SÜD already for a long time. To get this TÜV SÜD certificate, several Plymovent exhaust extraction systems were tested for safety and the production locations were monitored in Troisdorf (Germany) and Lamphun (Thailand). This shows that Plymo...

When the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. in early 2020, forced schools across the country to shut down including K-12 classrooms as well as colleges and universities. As students adapted to virtual classrooms, schools developed plans for reopening once it was safe to do so. With new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus emerging, schools must again develop and put in place higher education IAQ strategies to keep students as well as faculty safe. Prepare for the Future Even as more people get vaccina...

Trane® by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has launched the “K-12 Playbook,” a new online resource center for parents and schools to help them create a more comfortable and efficient classroom environment for millions of children in the U.S. this school year. Trane also introduced its “Get Smart” webinar and podcast series featuring the nation’s foremost authorities on school environments, including scientists, school administrators, experts...

In keeping with its purpose, Viessmann has smoothed the way for cooperative development projects in the area of smart home automation. API portal Via the new API portal (Application Programming Interface), developers can quickly and easily add heating and ventilation systems in third-party applications for example, in smart home systems. Users benefit from the seamless integration of devices into their solutions. For Viessmann, the API portal is a window on new fields of application that prom...

RectorSeal®, Houston, a manufacturer of quality HVAC/R and plumbing tools and accessories, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials, Inc., announced that the company is now a master distributor of Dust Free® indoor air quality products. Dust Free of Royse City, Texas, is one of the indoor air quality manufacturers serving the HVAC marketplace. RectorSeal customers will have access to a full line of indoor air quality products, including air filters, UV purification systems, whol...

Regular hand washing, social distancing, and wearing a mask are the best ways to prevent the spread of viruses like COVID-19 when out in public. But now more than ever, safety precautions are just as important in the home. What does the user need to know to keep their home safe from the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses? Which disinfectants are the most effective? What’s the safest way to use them? And what’s the difference between cleaning and disinfecting? Isaac is here to answ...

Proper air circulation in buildings helps keep employees and customers healthy and comfortable within the premises. Businesses that have reopened need to achieve quality airflow, in order to reduce the risk of airborne viruses and pollutants. This is more than a convenience, as it’s a New York State (NYS) mandate. Air circulation has two main categories: Total air circulation - The cubic feet per minute (CFM) of air moved through the HVAC system. This has a direct impact on indoor air...

Today, the workforce looks a lot different than it did prior to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. It looks different at Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning as well. As safety regulations have changed, Isaac has adapted to ensure their customers and team members stay healthy and safe. ITEC’s sanitized classrooms Isaac takes great pride in knowing that they have extended safety precautions into their classrooms as well As everyone is ready to walk into a ‘new normal’ on the...

Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning are committed to training and are the best technicians in the business. To fulfill this commitment, Isaac is opening a brand new training and education facility. This new facility will provide hands-on experience with heating, A/C, electrical, and plumbing. “There isn’t a heating and air conditioning company in the country that’s doing what we’re doing,” said Ray Isaac, President at Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning. Isaac Train...

In the late 1990s, standby generators were thought of like central air was in the 1970s. It was not very common and something few people had. Today, however, they’re becoming a lot more popular. In fact, many brand new homes are often built with backup generators, increasing the home’s desirability and resale value. Backup/standby generators Smaller than an air conditioning unit, modern backup generators are quiet and generate enough power to run the entire house. Home owners can t...

The COVID-19 pandemic closed K-12 schools across the United States of America (USA). Students and teachers, as well as parents, had to adapt to remote learning. Educators did the best they could with the resources available, but there is no substitute for in-person learning. The COVID-19 pandemic is not over, however, schools have reopened. Some schools enforce social distancing and mask-wearing mandates. They have also increased cleaning and disinfecting efforts, and are making improvements to...

TROX, a globally renowned manufacturer of high-quality ventilation equipment, has re-joined the association, Eurovent Middle East, after a year of absence, renewing its commitment to joint industry initiatives, in the fields of standardization, education and raising awareness. TROX has been active in the Middle East for over 50 years, providing ventilation equipment to a wide range of prestigious projects. efficient ventilation solutions In light of the increasing importance of adequate and e...

The EPA recommends cleaning the air ducts periodically, even if the user isn’t noticing any problems with the air conditioning system? Over time, dirt, grime, and other pollutants can naturally accumulate in the air ducts. Even if the user does not observe a problem with the air ducts, it could still mean a bigger problem may be on the horizon. Perhaps users are wondering whether or not the air ducts need service. In fact, regular cleaning of the air ducts is more important than expected....

One of the North East’s air conditioning, climate change, and temperature control specialists, HLA Services, has landed a string of notable government and local authority contracts. Supported by Teesside-based company OPPORTUNI and its smart tendering platform, HLA Services has realized success with some lucrative public sector contract wins, including Durham University, Newcastle University, and Northumbria Police. Strong business portfolio The wins have allowed HLA Services to grow th...

Ofgem has launched an investigation into Community Energy Scheme UK’s sales and customer service practices. Ofgem’s investigation is in relation to sales practices, and solar panel installations, for social housing tenants in Stoke-on-Trent. Investigation details  The investigation will examine whether the company breached consumer protection rules, including potential breaches of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the Consumer Contracts (Informa...

Schneider Electric, the front-runner in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, received top ranking for performance in its sector by Vigeo Eiris (V.E), the principal European environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating agency and part of the Moody’s Group. Schneider has also been included among the world’s most sustainable leaders in the mid-year reviews of the FTSE4Good Index and Euronext Vigeo Eiris indices. Earlier in the year, Schneider Elec...

SK Sales Ltd congratulates their Swansea Branch Manager, Scot Wallace, who has recently celebrated 20 years of exemplary service with the company.

Ofgem is issuing Symbio Energy with a provisional order, which compels it to pay around £450,000 in full for a government environmental scheme. The Feed In Tariff (FIT) scheme (1), which is administered by Ofgem, provides payments to owners of small-scale renewable energy generators, and is funded through compulsory levies on suppliers (2). Any supplier that fails to pay its payment by the deadline of 11 August 2021 is in breach of the rules of its supply license (3). Symbio fails to ma...

In 2019, the UK government announced that it would be bringing in a ban on gas boilers. This was originally scheduled for 2025 but has since been brought forward to 2023. The ban will help the UK towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2050; it’s estimated that 14% of all CO2 emissions are produced by the homes, with gas boilers making up the majority of these emissions. There is some confusion around the ban, what it means for UK households, and the consequences of not installing a g...