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Changes to Part L
By Abode on 4th July 202300Read moreThe UK government has been working towards reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in buildings. To achieve these goals, the Building Regulations Part L – Conservation of Fuel and Power has been updated several times, with the latest changes being announced in December 2021.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme Extension
By Abode on 31st March 2023Read moreThe UK government has announced a long-term extension of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), which will now run until 2028. This comes as good news for homeowners looking to upgrade their heating systems and reduce their carbon footprint.
Do You Need MCS Certification To Install Heat Pumps?
By Abode on 30th March 2023Read moreHeat pumps are becoming increasingly popular in the UK, to heat homes and buildings efficiently and sustainably. However, for a heat pump system to be effective and accurately sized, it’s critical to have a formal room-by-room heat loss calculation.
The Importance of Heat Loss Calculations When Installing a Heat Pump
By Abode on 20th March 2023Read moreHeat pumps are becoming increasingly popular in the UK, to heat homes and buildings efficiently and sustainably. However, for a heat pump system to be effective and accurately sized, it’s critical to have a formal room-by-room heat loss calculation.
What happens to my existing system?
By Abode on 19th April 2022Read moreIt’s easy to focus on the installation of your new heating system but removing your current system is an important part of the project too – and this is something we can take care of!