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Latest News from BRG and the Global Building Products Industry
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Dutch Government Urged to Reassess Heat Pump Subsidies to Strengthen District Heating Expansion
Reassess Heat Pump Subsidies Netherlands: A recent report from the Algemene Rekenkamer has raised concerns over the Netherlands'...
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Feb 51 min read

Vienna Invests USD 21 Billion to End Dependence on Russian Gas
Austria Dependence on Russian Gas Austria: Vienna is investing USD 21 billion in energy-efficient heating solutions to eliminate its...
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Feb 51 min read

Daikin and Infinity Solar Open Sustainable Home Centre in Wembley
Daikin's collaboration with Infinity Solar UK: UK heat pump manufacturer Daikin, in collaboration with Infinity Solar Organisation, is...
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Feb 51 min read

Azerbaijan Introduces New Energy Efficiency Standards for Cooling and Gas Appliances
New Energy Efficiency Standards Azerbaijan: The Azerbaijan Standardization Institute (AZSTAND), under the State Service for Antimonopoly...
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Feb 51 min read


Ideal Heating Expands Heat Pump Offerings to Lead UK’s Low-Carbon Heating Transition
Expands Heat Pump Offerings UK: Ideal Heating is accelerating its expansion into the heat pump sector. As part of its commitment to...
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Feb 51 min read

Dan Baker Steps Up as Waterline's Southern National Sales Manager
Waterline United Kingdom: Waterline has promoted Dan Baker to the position of Southern National Sales Manager. In his new role, Baker...
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Feb 21 min read

Beijer Ref Achieves Record Cash Flow and Organic Growth in 2024
BEIJER REF Sweden: Beijer Ref, a leading global player in HVAC and cooling technology, concluded 2024 with a strong organic growth trend....
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Feb 21 min read


France's Heat Pump Market Drops as Second Homeowners Choose Alternatives
Market Drops as Second Homeowners Choose Alternatives FR: After two years of strong sales growth, France’s heat pump market is witnessing...
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Jan 291 min read


Grant Invests US$2.4M in Advanced Heat Pump Tailored for Irish Climate
Heat Pump IRELAND: Globally recognized heating technology manufacturer Grant, headquartered in Birr, has unveiled its next-generation air...
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Jan 281 min read

Dornbracht Announces Appointment of New Managing Director
Dornbracht Announces Appointment of New Managing Director Germany: Dornbracht GmbH & Co KG has announced the appointment of Christian...
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Jan 241 min read


UK Government To Introduce Fines for Boiler Manufacturers From April 2025
Boiler UK: A new scheme set to begin in April 2025 will fine boiler manufacturers if they fail to sell enough heat pumps, which could add...
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Jan 221 min read

Kristian Strand Appointed President of Danfoss Climate Solutions
Kristian Strand Appointed President Denmark: Danfoss has announced the appointment of Kristian Strand as the new President of Danfoss...
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Jan 221 min read


Geberit Group Achieves Currency Adjusted Sales Growth Amid Challenging Market Conditions in Europe
Revenue SWITZERLAND: Despite a significant downturn in Europe’s building construction industry, the Geberit Group recorded a...
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Jan 211 min read

Panasonic and UHI Inverness Launch Renewable Energy Training Hub
Panasonic and UHI Inverness Launch Renewable Energy Training Hub UK: Panasonic, in collaboration with UHI Inverness, has launched the...
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Jan 171 min read


UK Achieves Record Renewable Energy Installations in 2024
UK Achieves Record Renewable Energy Installations in 2024 UK: Data from the MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) Data Dashboard...
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Jan 171 min read


UK Government Confirms No Plans for Ban on Gas Boilers
Gas Boiler UK: Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has clarified that the UK government has no plans to implement a ban on gas boilers,...
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Jan 151 min read


UK Heat Pump Installations Jump 43% in 2024 as Renewables Hit Record Highs
Heat Pump UK: The UK witnessed a significant rise in heat pump installations in 2024, with a 43% increase compared to 2023, according to...
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Jan 151 min read

Ireland Disbursed Record EUR 616 Million in Energy Grants and Supports in 2024
Record €616 Million in Energy Grants and Supports Ireland: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) allocated a record €616...
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Jan 151 min read


Switzerland Reduces Low-Emission Heating Subsidies by 25% for 2025
Heat Pump Switzerland: In 2023, Swiss voters approved a plan to allocate CHF 200 million ($218 million USD) annually over ten years,...
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Jan 121 min read

Tomoji Miki to Lead Daikin UK as New Managing Director
Tomoji Miki joins Daikin UK: Daikin UK has announced the appointment of Tomoji Miki as its new Managing Director, starting 1 January...
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Jan 81 min read
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