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Britain's oldest boiler found in Billericay

Since the Government’s boiler scrappage scheme launched in January, npower hometeam, which installs, services and repairs boilers, has overseen the replacement of hundreds of old, inefficient boilers across the country. Inspired by these discoveries, the company launched a nationwide hunt to find the oldest boiler. A homeowner in Billericay has discovered he is the owner of Britain’s Oldest Boiler following a nationwide search by npower homete... [more]

Baxi Solo heat only boiler range is the perfect choice for replacement or newbuild installations

Baxi has enhanced its range of heat only boilers. The new Baxi Solo HE A has been reduced in depth to enable it to be fitted flush with standard kitchen wall cupboards. This, along with its excellent energy efficiency – at over 90% it meets the minimum efficiency levels required for SEDBUK 2005 – and NOx Class 5, makes it the perfect choice for replacement or newbuild installations. The Baxi Solo HE A is available in outputs of 12, 15, 18, 2... [more]

Baxi's new back boiler unit is one of the most cost effective ways to replace an old back boiler

When it was launched in 1966, the Baxi Bermuda back boiler revolutionised home heating. The idea was simple: a boiler to provide heating and hot water in the home, which fitted into the existing fire place, rather than taking valuable floor or wall space elsewhere in the home. The product was so practical and reliable that the name Baxi Bermuda was synonymous with back boiler expertise. It is estimated that over 80 per cent of back boilers wer... [more]

Nexus units from MHS Boilers specified for the Queensridge Court

The Queensridge Court, a £12 million development for the over 55s in Sandwell, West Midlands, features 33 two-bedroom shared ownership apartments, 38 two-bedroom rented apartments, as well as 16 one-bedroom apartments for older people with mental health needs, along with communal facilities including a shop, restaurant and gym. 87 Nexus Bitherm wall-mounted units with built in plate heat exchangers, three Ultramax 120kW wall mounted condensing... [more]

Pulsar direct to showcase its eco training courses at PHEX

Pulsar direct will showcase its eco training courses at PHEX at Old Trafford from 13-14 October and again at Stamford Bridge from 17-18 November. The BPEC accredited training courses – which cover everything from underfloor heating and boilers, to plumbing and solar energy systems – were a huge success at the April PHEX event at Wembley, with a good number of installers signing up to the courses there and then. Pulsar direct’s stand will also... [more]

Other Boilers - Domestic news and reviews

Shaw Awarded Contract to Erect Five HRSG Boilers for the UK’s Largest Combined-Cycle Power Plant Project
BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shaw has been awarded a contract to erect five HRSG boilers for Alstom Power for the 2,160-MW Pembroke power plant, the largest and most efficient combined-cycle gas-fired power station in the UK.

Onzo and SEE reveal plan for smart heat meters
BusinessGreen.com staff, BusinessGreen , Thursday 2 September 2010 at 00:15:00 Companies announce fresh funding to support development of smart meter functionality for heating and hot water systems Smart meters capable of measuring and managing a building's electricity use in real time are becoming increasingly common, but to date there has been little progress in the development of smart ...

'Green boiler' scheme could be scrapped over reliability fears
The £27bn tax on heavy industry to fund "green boilers" for 1m British homes is expected to be radically overhauled, amid claims that the devices are expensive and unreliable at keeping houses warm.

Fuel Tech Awarded Air Pollution Control Orders Totaling $2.4M; Includes NOxOUT® Project and ULTRA™ Systems in China
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems and emissions control in utility and industrial applications, today announced receipt of air pollution control (APC) orders totaling $2.4 million. The largest of these orders was the award of a NOxOUT® Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction ...

CenterPoint Energy Encourages Minnesota State Fair Visitors to Take a Walk on Green Street
CenterPoint Energy encourages Minnesota State Fair visitors to take a walk on Green Street in the Eco Experience building to learn ways to reduce their home's energy use, protect the environment and save money for years to come. Â

Audit: South Eastern schools didn't follow bidding requirements
A report from the state auditor general's office found that the South Eastern School District improperly awarded contracts for emergency repair work in 2006 and 2007, but district officials say the proper procedures are now being followed.

Southern Colorado shut-out of governor's grants
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter's office announced 23 grants worth $2.2 million for New Energy Economic Development. Not a single grant was awarded to this part of the state. "These grants mean jobs, energy savings and lower utility bills for taxpayers across Colorado," said Gov. Bill Ritter. "Projects funded with these dollars further strengthen our New Energy Economy, diversify the economy in all ...

Going solar
With not much sun and freezing-cold winters, the Adirondack Park isn't the easiest area in which to use solar energy. But some people are trying. Tupper Laker Wayne Davison is installing the first residential evacuated-tube solar collectors in the North Country.

Maharatnas, Navratnas: India's best PSUs!
The title 'Navratna' was given originally to nine Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs), identified by the Government of India in 1997, which allowed them greater autonomy to compete in the global market.

QA Graphics Releases Licensed BAS Image Module for Tridium Niagara AX Platform
QA Graphics has developed a BAS Image Module for Niagara AX users. The Module offers an affordable license to use QA Graphics’ 3D BAS Symbol Library on an individual project basis. With the Symbol Library, users access more appealing and realistic graphics than provided by default with the Niagara AX platform.