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The 2024 Budget: Funding The Future Of National Decarbonisation

November 4, 2024 by Gary Marshall

Green decarbonised energy networks in the 2024 budget

The 2024 Budget, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, has been met with a generally positive response, given it was hoped to represent a significant step towards the country’s net-zero ambitions Adveco looks at what was announced and what it means for commercial decarbonisation of property. The budget outlines a range of measures aimed at decarbonising … Read more

Hybrid Water Heating, The Still the Best Choice

January 8, 2025October 31, 2024 by Gary Marshall

Hybrid DHW system combining ASHP with cylinder and gas water heater

Adveco considers the options for adopting sustainable domestic hot water (DHW) and explains why hybrid water heating remains the best choice for commercial projects…. According to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), commercial businesses account for 17% of carbon emissions, 40% of which are generated through the process of heating, cooling and … Read more

Metering School Hot Water

October 21, 2024 by Gary Marshall

Adveco considers the numerous advantages of metering school hot water demands before embarking on a major refurbishment of buildings to deliver improved sustainability… Water heating will account for a significant portion of a building’s energy consumption, ranging from 15-40% depending on its use. This makes hot water both familiar and often business-critical, so reducing hot … Read more

Getting Started With Sustainable Hot Water Systems

January 8, 2025September 26, 2024 by CMUKCarl

Woman's hands washing in water in public washroom

Adveco offers some advice on introducing sustainable hot water systems into commercial buildings… To help achieve climate-neutral building stock by 2050 UK businesses are being challenged to reduce operational energy use. By increasing the use of renewable energy supply and prioritising on-site renewable energy sources the hope is to reduce harmful carbon emissions and improve … Read more

Public Sector Sustainability

September 16, 2024 by CMUKCarl

Adveco reviews the uptake of technology for public sector sustainability across the built environment, focusing on water heating as a gateway technology… The UK public sector is poised for significant change in the coming decades with a shift towards sustainable, adaptable, and technology-driven building projects to address sustainability concerns and shifting economic dynamics. By embracing … Read more

Direct Versus Indirect Water Heating For Commercial Buildings

April 25, 2025July 24, 2024 by Gary Marshall

FUSION indirect water heating for commercial buildings

The choice between direct and indirect water heating systems in commercial buildings depends on various factors, including energy efficiency, cost, space availability, and the specific hot water demand profile of a building. Understanding these advantages and disadvantages allows for more informed decisions tailored to the unique needs of each commercial application… The challenges of direct … Read more

Sustainable Schools: Learning About Low-Carbon Water Heating

July 17, 2024 by Gary Marshall

AO Smith gas water heating installed in UK school

Adveco considers how sustainable schools can take advantage of water heating to support the decarbonisation of the built estate… In the UK, the School Premises (England) Regulations 2012 require schools to have “an adequate supply of hot and cold water” in toilets and washing facilities, unfortunately, the production of hot water alone can drive as … Read more

Read The Adveco July 2024 Newsletter

July 1, 2024 by Gary Marshall

Read The Adveco July 2024 Newsletter Welcome to the Adveco July 2024 newsletter. This month we highlight the potential to further extend our FUSION packaged electric water heating system by upgrading the cylinder option to a twin-coil variant to either future-proof for later heat pump inclusion or opt to integrate solar thermal. On the topic … Read more

The Green New Deal: The UK’s New Roadmap To Net Zero?

April 25, 2025June 20, 2024 by Gary Marshall

In our final pre-election policy assessment, we explore Labour’s Green New Deal. Adveco has thoroughly considered the Conservative’s policy on energy and its impact on the commercial and public sectors over the past few years. With current defence secretary Grant Shapps recently issuing a warning of a Labour ‘super majority’ it is a timely moment … Read more

The Political Future OF Hydrogen In The UK

June 18, 2024 by Gary Marshall

Adveco looks at the future of hydrogen as a green gas option for net zero and considers how the political parties’ agendas and next month’s general election could affect the technology’s adoption and its application for the commercial and public sectors… For many, the future of hydrogen is seen to be a crucial component in … Read more