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| The Job Sheet 27-08-2026 |
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UK heat pump sales rise 27% in 2025 (4 minute read)
UK heat pump installations jumped 27% in 2025, according to new data from the Heat Pump Association, as the market keeps accelerating. Installers who can confidently spec and fit heat pumps are increasingly in demand — the low-carbon skills gap is now the main bottleneck.
The Clean Heat Market Mechanism is policing a missing market (5 minute read)
Boiler sales are on track to hit 1.3 million units in 2026, yet the Clean Heat Market Mechanism's heat-pump quota still targets a market that hasn't materialised. That mismatch leaves manufacturers facing penalties for products nobody's buying, and the cost is likely to filter down to installers and their customers.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant raised to £9,000 for oil and LPG (4 minute read)
The government has added a £1,500 uplift to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, taking the grant for oil and LPG-heated homes to £9,000. It's a bigger incentive to quote on rural conversions, where off-grid households switching to heat pumps can now cover a larger slice of the install cost.
Oil boiler ban would be a vote loser, says EUA (2 minute read)
New polling commissioned by the Energy and Utilities Alliance suggests the proposed oil boiler ban could cost sitting MPs votes at the next election. The finding underlines how politically fragile off-grid heating policy remains — and why installers shouldn't bank on the ban timeline holding.
What does the 2026 heating landscape look like for installers? (5 minute read)
Vokèra's Neil Mattock maps the year ahead: gas boiler replacements stay the core of the market, but installers who diversify into heat pumps are best placed to win. With the Boiler Upgrade Scheme budget doubled to £295m and a £7,500 grant on offer, the commercial case for upskilling has never been clearer.
What will happen to the gas network as the UK transitions? (7 minute read)
Alpha's Darran Smith walks through the long-term future of the UK gas grid as the country shifts to low-carbon heat. It's a useful read for engineers planning the next decade of their business — understanding where the gas network is heading will shape which skills pay off.
Part L 2026: what changes and when (21 minute read)
The 2026 Building Regulations (SI 2026 No. 335) tighten Part L and introduce a new L3 duty requiring on-site renewable electricity from March 2027. New-build gas is effectively winding down — boilers now need 92% seasonal efficiency with flow temperatures capped at 55°C — so mastering heat pump and low-temperature design is the way to stay ahead.
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| New Products & Tech |
EDF heats up £1,000 price cut on heat pumps (4 minute read)
EDF is running a limited-time heat pump savings package that knocks £1,000 off installations, aimed at moving households entirely off gas. For approved contractors it's another subsidised route to quote against, on top of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.
All-in-one outdoor heat pump for simple boiler replacement (1 minute read)
A UK startup has unveiled an all-in-one outdoor heat pump designed to make gas-to-heat-pump swaps faster, cheaper and far less disruptive. If it delivers, it could lower the barrier for the millions of homes still running boilers.
Viessmann launches Vitocal 150-A and 151-A monobloc heat pumps (1 minute read)
Viessmann has launched two new-generation R290 monobloc air source heat pumps, the Vitocal 150-A and 151-A, built for straightforward boiler replacement in UK homes. UK installers were involved in the development, so the units are optimised for British installs and available from 4kW to 12kW.
Daikin introduces X Series mixed-technology heat pump (8 minute read)
Daikin's X Series fuses air-to-air and air-to-water technology into one system that handles heating, cooling and hot water in a single unit. It rolls out across Europe from September 2026, aimed at new and modernised homes up to 150m².
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| Business & Money |
Energy price cap to rise by 4% from October 2026 (5 minute read)
Ofgem has confirmed the energy price cap will rise 4% from 1 October, just as the heating season begins. For installers it's a ready conversation starter — higher bills make efficiency upgrades and heat pump payback more compelling to customers.
The heating workforce is shrinking — and that's a problem (5 minute read)
The heating workforce is shrinking at the same time decarbonisation work is expanding, leaving a growing gap between demand and skilled engineers. The upshot for those already in the trade: rising day rates and more pricing power.
Should you stay solo or build a team? (7 minute read)
CIPHE's latest guest blog weighs the decision every growing tradesperson faces: stay solo or start hiring. It's a clear-eyed look at when scaling a one-man band actually pays off and when it just adds overhead.
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| Training & Compliance |
LCL Awards announces its 2026 'Trainee of the Year' (4 minute read)
LCL Awards has announced its 2026 Trainee of the Year, celebrating the standout newcomer in plumbing and heating. It's a reminder of the pipeline of new talent entering the trade — worth following if you're hiring.
Gas Safety Week 2026: 'Take No Chances' (2 minute read)
Gas Safety Week runs 14–20 September under this year's 'Take No Chances' theme. It's a ready-made hook for engineers to promote annual servicing and carbon monoxide checks to their customers.
Gas Safety Compliance 2026: CP42 scope expansion (10 minute read)
CP42 certification now covers all gas appliances — cookers, direct-fired heaters and water heaters — not just boilers, tightening commercial inspection scope from 1 January 2026. Commercial engineers need to check their scope covers the wider appliance range or risk falling out of compliance.
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Fernox donates £10,000 to Woking & Sam Beare Hospice (2 minute read)
Water-treatment maker Fernox has donated £10,000 to Woking & Sam Beare Hospice, a feel-good industry gesture worth a mention.
Talon announces 40th anniversary giveaway (2 minute read)
Pipe-clip and fixing specialist Talon is marking 40 years in business with a giveaway for installers.
Rehau wins Heat Network Supplier of the Year award (2 minute read)
Rehau has won Heat Network Supplier of the Year, a nod to the growing district-heating supply chain.
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