Heat Pumps Today

August | September 2021 04 E D I T O R / C O N T E N T S Welcome to August/September issue of Heat Pumps Today It’s an exciting time within the sector but, still much work to be done with educating consumers, increasing skill gaps and dispelling the myths of heat pumps. Why are heat pumps so hot right now? An insight into heat pump technology is explained by Vital Energi’s Elliott Sharpe. Many questions are still being asked about whether Radiators and Heat Pumps are good partners? You’ll find more on this topic when you reach page 16. We’ve much comment/opinion and articles on training within this issue. Neil Parry, head of Specification at Altecnic looks at tackling two common assumptions about using HIUs on Heat Pump led networks. Martin Passingham from Daikin UK shares why installer training is key to paving the road to Net Zero. Recent government research has investigated the impact of the transition away from high carbon fossil fuel heating systems. Anna Wakefield from Grant UK expands more on this report. Turn to page 19 for an 8-step guide in installing an air source heat pump. Despite the hurdles and set-backs the industry has experienced to date and, are still yet to be faced, there are some pretty impressive and innovative installations taking place. We look at an historic Anglo-Saxon site which has cut its carbon emissions by 70%. We focus on an inspired ground source heating solution, installed in the UK’s first net-zero carbon retirement community. Some extremely exciting news… the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards, held in Manchester on the 20th of October 2021 (moved from June 2021), is SOLD OUT! The entry deadline has passed and we are looking forward to celebrating excellence and seeing you all there on the night. I am so sorry to those who couldn’t get places but, as we say each year, this is a sell-out event so you need to get in touch early. Please put the 9th JUNE 2022 in your diary as we’ll be back at the Midland Hotel, Manchester for the next event. If you would like to reserve your places, please contact hayleyc@warnersgroup.co.uk now to make sure you don’t miss out! Juliet Loiselle, Editor. 16 18 24 2021 10th DIARY DATE 20/10/2021 BOOK PLACES 28/08/2021 SOLD OUT! Contact Hayleyc@warnersgroup.co.uk to join a waiting list Sponsored supported by ior-logo-2017 vector file for printing v2.pdf 1 08/02/2018 12:32 M BS MODERNBUILDING SERVICES

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