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Government heat network funding must benefit housing association residents, says Insite Energy

12th March 2020 By Louise

Expert comment on the announcement of a new Green Heat Network Fund in yesterday’s Budget Statement The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunaq, yesterday outlined a number of funding commitments for low carbon heat in his Budget Statement. An element of that is a £270 investment in a new Green Heat Network Fund to run […]

Green Homes Grant to stimulate the heat pump market

8th July 2020 By Louise

Viessmann has welcomed today’s announcement of a new Green Homes Grant by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak. The government will issue vouchers of up to £5,000 per household and up to £10,000 for low income households, to cover two-thirds of the cost of home improvements such as loft, wall and floor insulation, eco-friendly […]

Viessmann backs boiler efficiency breakthrough

12th October 2017 By propel-admin

Viessmann welcomes new policy changes and updates, announced on October 12, which set new standards for the efficiency of gas boilers in the UK. The changes were set out in the government response to the Heat in Buildings consultation, following a Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy consultation. The new standards are set out […]

Insite Energy calls for greater protection for heat network customers

14th November 2017 By propel-admin

Insite Energy, the heat metering and billing specialist, is calling for tougher regulations to protect consumers whose homes are attached to heat networks. The company warns that rising numbers of complaints are proving that self-regulation is inadequate and the time has come for change. Peter Westwood, Managing Director of Insite Energy, said today: “District heating […]

The UK’s automotive industry is ready to deliver a new supply chain competitiveness and productivity solution following Government’s Industrial Strategy white paper

28th November 2017 By propel-admin

Automotive industry has co-developed a new programme that will boost the competitiveness and productivity of the UKs advanced manufacturing supply chain. Birmingham, UK – November 28th 2017 – In response to the launch of the Industrial Strategy white paper by the business secretary, Greg Clark, yesterday, SMMT Industry Forum – the organisation set up by […]

Time is running out for the auto supply chain to transition to new quality management standard, warns Industry Forum

9th July 2018 By propel-admin

Common issues are holding back some automotive supply chain companies looking to gain the new IATF 16949 quality management before the deadline of September 2018. Birmingham – Industry Forum – the organisation set up by the UK government, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and vehicle manufacturers to improve the competitiveness of the UK’s automotive […]