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Heat storage

Head and shoulders photo of Tamsin Lishman FEI, CEO, Kensa Group

22/5/2024 Comment / Tamsin Lishman

Affordable street-by-street solutions present a path for heat decarbonisation

Heat pumps have been the leading technology candidate to replace gas-fired boilers in the decarbonisation of UK homes for some time. Here, Tamsin Lishman FEI, CEO of heat pump supplier Kensa Group, puts forward the case for the mass adoption of networked ground source heat pumps, and predicts the likely benefits.

Heat pumps

Head and shoulder photos of Cranfield University Energy Bridge Researcher Lin Gao (left) and Visiting Lecturer Philip Naylor (right)

14/4/2026 Comment / Lin Gao,Philip Naylor

Heat pumps or hydrogen boilers? The 2026 decision that could shape Britain’s net zero future

With a pivotal UK government policy decision on the role of hydrogen in home heating expected in 2026, Britain finds itself at a strategic crossroads. At stake is more than the replacement of one household appliance with another. The choice between rolling out heat pumps or hydrogen boilers at scale will determine the size, cost and complexity of the entire upstream energy system required to meet the nation’s net zero target, write Cranfield University Energy Bridge Researcher Lin Gao and Visiting Lecturer Philip Naylor.

Emissions mitigation

12/7/2023 News

UK tightens controls on industrial, power and aviation emissions

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority has announced a package of reforms to tighten limits on industrial, power and aviation emissions from 2024. Meanwhile, the UK government has been called upon to implement new policies to stop net zero investment going abroad and to reform the annual clean power auctions process to maximise benefits for consumers.

Heat pumps

27/3/2024 News

Year’s delay proposed for UK’s clean heat market mechanism

The UK government recently announced plans to delay the introduction of the clean heat market mechanism (CHMM) scheme until 1 April 2025, in a move decried by environmental groups.

Heat pumps

Two men crouched down next to and studying a heat pump

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19/10/2022 Feature / Jozefien Vanbecelaere

What’s needed for European heat pump progress?

Although the UK is lagging behind, overall, the European heat pump sector is poised to move the continent away from dependence on fossil fuels for heating. However, to meet climate targets, an acceleration programme is needed to double the number of installed pumps each year, writes Jozefien Vanbecelaere, Head of EU Affairs at the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA).

Batteries

EV car charging at row of chargers at Redbridge Park and Ride station

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12/10/2022 Feature / Tim Rose

Powering a zero carbon Oxford

Urban decarbonisation is an essential component of any immediate emissions reduction strategy. Here, EDF Renewables’ Tim Rose, Programme Manager for Energy Superhub Oxford, explains how one transmission grid-connected project – incorporating battery storage, EV charging and heat pumps – is helping the city of Oxford in the UK to reach its net zero target.

Solar

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10/5/2023 Feature / Saif Islam,Finn Bee

Joined up thinking – the benefits of sector coupling for Germany's energy transition

Energy is consumed in three sectors: transport, industry and to heat and cool buildings. Connecting these three sectors will be crucial for the energy transition and is termed ‘sector coupling’. Here Saif Islam, a Senior Consultant, and Finn Bee, Research Analyst, at EUPD Research, describe the key benefits of sector coupling for Germany’s energy transition.

District heating

Big dark silver piping forming part of heat pump installation in basement of building

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17/9/2025 Feature / Nnamdi Anyadike

Regulatory support boosts district heating networks

A wave of new district heating projects across the UK and Europe are coming online or being advanced on the back of a new impetus by regulators. Nnamdi Anyadike reports.

Energy efficiency

Close up of smart thermostat attached to side of household radiator

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22/11/2023 Feature / Karolin Schaps

Driven by high energy bills, Europe’s efficiency measures also have a lasting effect

Record energy prices across Europe seen last winter have resulted in residential and industrial energy users investing heavily in measures to bring down their energy consumption. This trend produced an unprecedented dip in energy demand across the Continent last winter. Here, energy journalist Karolin Schaps investigates whether the drop in consumption was a one-off phenomenon or if energy efficiency changes are having structural impact.

Heat

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1/3/2023 Feature / Lee Hermitage

Heat pumps, refrigerants and UK district heating networks

As well as being installed for individual homes, larger heat pumps are also being installed to supply heat to district heating networks in the UK. Here, Lee Hermitage of Honeywell Advanced Materials focuses on the advantages of the refrigerant used with heat pumps being installed for one London system.

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Affordable street-by-street solutions present a path for heat decarbonisation

Heat pumps or hydrogen boilers? The 2026 decision that could shape Britain’s net zero future

UK tightens controls on industrial, power and aviation emissions

Year’s delay proposed for UK’s clean heat market mechanism

What’s needed for European heat pump progress?

Powering a zero carbon Oxford

Joined up thinking – the benefits of sector coupling for Germany's energy transition

Regulatory support boosts district heating networks

Driven by high energy bills, Europe’s efficiency measures also have a lasting effect

Heat pumps, refrigerants and UK district heating networks