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Gedling Green Ready for Future Home Standard with Panasonic Heat Pumps

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Panasonic heat pumps have been installed into 33, two, three and four-bedroom new build homes as part of a “Homes England” research project to provide innovative zero carbon ready homes. Gedling Green, a regenerative housing project in Nottinghamshire has been developed on an old coal mining colliery site by open-market affordable housing developers, Keepmoat Homes. Panasonic’s Aquarea J Series units with smart controls were selected for the research project by Keepmoat, due to their high energy efficiency and low noise characteristics. The installations were completed by electrical contractors M. A. Broughton and plumbing company, Nigel Smith.
 

Mitsubishi Electric unveils growing Ecodan R290 Heat Pump Range

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Mitsubishi Electric is proud to announce the expansion of its highly efficient and environmentally friendly Ecodan R290 heat pump range. Following the successful launch of the 5kW and 6kW models in October 2023, the range now extends to include 8.5kW, 10kW, and 12kW models—offering a powerful, low-carbon heating solution for larger homes and properties with higher heat loss.

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Achieving Net Zero and addressing the UK housing crisis

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The UK’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2050 is more than a climate target—it is a societal imperative. It intersects with the housing crisis and energy poverty, but recent assessments indicate that we are behind schedule. Meeting the sixth carbon budget and achieving an 81% emissions reduction by 2035, as recommended by the Climate Change Committee (CCC), will require bold action and financial innovation. Crucially, this includes transforming how we heat homes, as heating accounts for a third of emissions. The financial tipping point—when renewable heating solutions like heat pumps become not just environmentally preferable but economically accessible—is central to progress. Housing Association Magazine’s Joe Bradbury discusses:

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The role of pipework specifications in heat pump performance

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It is essential to ensure that heat pumps installations in social housing performs as designed and with minimal issues for residents. Here James Griffiths Projects Manager at GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor) outlines how the correct pipework specification can help ensure optimal system performance, simplify installation and prevent future issues.

The UK has set a target to reach net zero by 2050 and with around 40% of the UK’s total carbon emissions coming from residential properties, a shift to low carbon heating is required if we are to meet this objective.

Trianco’s Activair Indoor Heat Pumps are installed in Housing Association properties in Scotland

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Award-winning principal contractor, the Procast Group, has successfully partnered with Trianco to install their Activair indoor air source heat pumps in a £100,000 development programme.

The Scotland-based firm have completed an indoor air source heat pump trial on six flats in Argyll, in conjunction with Trianco, showcasing some of the newest technology of its kind to be introduced into the UK as they seek an alternative to communal heating and district heat networks.

Working with Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA), Procast have fitted Trianco’s innovative technology to houses on Glebe Street, Rothesay, and will monitor the effectiveness of the new installations.

Introducing Intergas’s New Xylinders Range

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Intergas Heating is proud to unveil their latest innovation—the new Xylinders range. Engineered with precision and designed for both installers and businesses, this new product line stands out for its advanced features, ease of installation, and exceptional durability. Here are some of the key attributes that make this range exciting in the heating industry.

Ideal Heating unveils new R290 heat pump to expand low carbon portfolio

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Ideal Heating has lifted the lid on its latest heat pump as it offers installers a greater choice of low carbon heating solutions.

The HP290 monobloc heat pump is designed to provide efficient, low carbon heating and hot water throughout the year.