Electric Fires

Effective heating controls have been highlighted as a key element of a strategy to reduce costs and carbon emissions at a London school, it has emerged. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School undertook a series of projects to lower its environment impact after received a £10,000 donation, according to community website... (more)

Homeowners should be aware of the regulations surrounding the heating systems, a heating and plumbing organisation has said. The Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (IPHE) advised that people should seek help from professionals who have knowledge concerning the area, rather than attempting to install appliances such as radiators... (more)

A West Sussex-based builder has set up a website for plumbers, heating engineers and other tradespeople to report 'rogue customers', it has emerged. Nigel Gray, who owns a glazing and conservatory firm, has given his fellow tradesman the chance to warn each about customers who refuse to pay for work to... (more)

A warning over the solid-fuel back boilers has been issued after five incidents in five years were reported. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a reminder to homeowners, tenants, landlords and heating professionals that redundant boiler can run the risk of exploding. In a statement, the HSE said:... (more)

Hertfordshire primary schools are set to undergo a refurbishment programme which will introduce them to the benefits of renewable energy sources, it has been reported. As part of Barnet council's primary school capital investment programme (PSCIP), six primary schools will be refurbished with improvements built in to make them... (more)