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British Gas launches Dimplex Quantum Tariff
British Gas and Dimplex have partnered to launch the British Gas Dimplex Quantum Tariff, the UK’s most advanced electric storage heating tariff for use with the Dimplex Quantum Storage Heater.
GDHV join the pioneering Project 80 development and achieve 80% carbon emission savings, as expected by Future Homes Standards (FHS), today
GDHV join the pioneering Project 80 development to achieve 80% carbon emission savings, as expected by Future Homes Standards (FHS), today.
Primed for Primary energy? The changing challenge of NZEBs
Before the end of 2019, government will release the final consultation paper on the proposed amendments to Part L of building regulations ‘Conservation of Fuel and Power’. In anticipation, Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation (GDHV) have taken the chance to analyse the proposed changes to the document and present our thoughts on the potential impacts to the HVAC industry.
Primary Energy – Not the only consideration whilst designing NZEBs
By the 31st December 2020, the built environment must ensure it is only constructing Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) to comply with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
Preparing HVAC specification for Option 1 and Option 2
For the 2020 update to Part L of the Building Regulations, Government decided to ask industry how challenging they wanted the uplift in energy efficiency standards to be. They did this by offering two options during the recently closed consultation. Both will impact HVAC specification – but how do you prepare for either one becoming law?
Pre-Release Statement: Spring Statement 2019
Today, Wednesday 13th March 2019, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond will present the Spring Statement to Parliament. It is expected that this will announce the introduction of a Future Homes Standard and address the growing need for energy efficient solutions.
Part l update 2019 building compliance primary energy
The upcoming Part L and Part F updates are likely to change the way new developments achieve compliance, as primary energy becomes the key metric for energy performance targets. This change could heavily impact heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) specification and building design. This is why we have created our new reports:
Only installed ambient network HVAC solution
The Zeroth Energy System – An ambient network HVAC solution already tested, installed and benefitting developments today
Do you have to comply with Government’s notional building types?
Do you have to comply with Government’s notional building types?
What's next for heat pumps within non-domestic RHI?
In preparation for the formal closure of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) scheme to new applicants, the government has released a consultation surrounding how the tariff system will be futureproofed as it come to an end.
Pamela Bingham comments on the new Building Regulations for England
Statement by Pamela Bingham, former CEO of GDHV
Net zero pathway: direct acting solutions for existing homes
Why are direct electric solutions a viable net zero pathway to decarbonising the existing housing stock?
London Tall buildings survey 2021
The London Tall Buildings Survey 2021: Emerging ambient networks