heating

In January 2026, Ofgem launched new consumer protection rules to begin regulating the heat networks sector in Great Britain.  This was a major milestone that will, over time, change how these services operate, putting consumers at the heart of everything they do. Ofgem have now launched a new digital service, and all heat networks are required to register in this service by 26 January 2027. The clock is already ticking, so registering now means you avoid a last-minute rush and give yourself time to get things right and ensure that Ofgem can provide any support needed ahead of the deadline. 

With the UK experiencing four heatwaves so far this year and with heat-health warnings currently in place across parts of England, Vent-Axia has sponsored a new white paper examining the growing challenge of overheating in UK buildings. Published by Architects Datafile (ADF), the ‘Solutions for Mitigating Overheating in Residential and Commercial Buildings’ report explores how architects are responding to the need to mitigate overheating in new-build properties, amid tightening regulations and rising temperatures, including highlighting the increasing role of ventilation as part of the overall mitigation strategy.

As Phase 2 of Awaab's Law is due to come into force in November 2026, social housing providers face increasing pressure to demonstrate a proactive approach to maintaining healthy homes, including managing the risk of excess cold and excess heat before hazards escalate. For many landlords, this makes practical, property-level temperature control an important part of wider preventative maintenance planning.

While phase one focused on damp and mould hazards that present a significant risk of harm to tenants, Phase 2 widens the scope to include excess cold and excess heat, reinforcing the need to identify and remedy housing hazards within prescribed timescales1.

Dimplex has reinforced the shift towards proof-based specification with its Edel hot water heat pump now listed on the UK Government-backed Energy Technology List (ETL) - currently the only dedicated hot water heat pump to achieve inclusion.

The listing confirms the Edel range (170, 200 and 270-litre models) meets strict energy performance criteria set out by the scheme, giving specifiers and developers a recognised benchmark at a time when compliance, efficiency and real-world performance are under increasing scrutiny.

Walk into the plumbing workshops at South Devon College and you will find something that sets this department apart: students getting hands-on with the same equipment they are likely to see on their very first day in the job.

That has taken another step forward. DAB Pumps UK, a world-leading name in water technology, has donated an ESYBOX and ESYTANK pressurisation system to the college. This is the kind of kit found in homes, businesses, and buildings right across Devon and beyond. For the students training in Paignton, it means learning on up-to-date, industry standard equipment, not something that bears little resemblance to what they will find on site.

In January 2026, Ofgem launched new consumer protection rules to begin regulating the heat networks sector in Great Britain. This was a major milestone that will, over time, change how these services operate, putting consumers at the heart of everything they do. Ofgem have now launched a new digital service, and all heat networks are required to register in this service by 26 January 2027.  and all heat networks are required to register in this service by 27 January 2027. 

Spirotech has reached an important milestone in its continued development. With the signing of the construction contract for its new headquarters in Helmond, the preparatory phase has been completed, and the realisation phase can officially begin. Construction work is expected to start in August 2026, with completion scheduled for October 2027.