#NetZeroFESTIVAL is an online event designed to help heating and plumbing engineers transition into a low-carbon future.
Running from 13-17 June, #NetZeroFESTIVAL is a week of digital activity including product demos, technical training, Q&As, roundtables, webinars and more.With legally-binding carbon targets to hit, the UK is focussing a lot of resources into Net Zero emissions by 2050. According to figures from 2017, heating accounts for 31% of the average household CO2 emissions, and is considered one of the hardest challenges in the race for decarbonisation.
Mira Showers is proud to support #NetZeroFESTIVAL, click here to read more about the company’s products and sustainability efforts.
Whether the future is hydrogen boilers, heat pumps, hybrids, solar, district heating, or (most likely) a mixture of both, heating, plumbing and renewables engineers are absolutely essential to install, maintain and monitor the heating systems of the future.
There are a range of innovations ready now, that can help dramatically reduce carbon emissions, but aren’t widely adopted by the industry. Now is the ideal time for installers to future-proof themselves and their businesses, and prepare themselves to transition into low-carbon systems.
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10am
Win with Big Wipes
Keep an eye on our social media channels for your chance to win top prizes from Big Wipes.
11am
Webinar: Low Carbon technologies with Vaillant’s Mark Wilkins
Join Vaillant to take a closer look at the drivers for the decarbonisation of heat and an introduction to the challenges we face in residential and light commercial properties. Mark will give an overview of low carbon technologies available and help understand some of the challenges of integrating low carbon technologies into new build and retrofit applications.
1pm
Danfoss launches new Net Zero Whitepaper
As heating in buildings is responsible for around 30% of the EU’s final energy consumption, achieving the target of Net Zero by 2050 will require a step change in how we heat and cool our homes and buildings. Join Danfoss and some special guests as they unveil the Whitepaper LIVE and discuss its impact on the heating sector.
3pm
CIPHE roundtable - Water Efficiency
Paul Harmer of the CIPHE, Yvonne Orgill, MD of the Unified Water Label and Paul McGuire of Kohler Mira discuss the issue of water efficiency, how industry must take a lead in addressing the issue, the role of installers as trusted advisors and how manufacturers are innovating with their products to help deliver on this goal.
10am
Win a tablet with Shake and Speare and CORGI
CORGI have set some fairly tricky questions on Net Zero and what it might mean for installers across the UK. There’s only three of them, and you might already know the answer. Don’t know the answer? There’s always Google for that and a bit of learning along the way!
11am
Worcester 2000 training
As part of Installer’s #NetZeroFestival, Worcester Bosch will be offering video training on their price competitive boiler Worcester 2000.
1pm
Roundtable – The Role of Hydrogen in the Future Energy Mix
Baxi is hosting a debate between industry experts around ‘The Role of Hydrogen in the Future Energy Mix.’ The expert panel, led by Jeff House – Head of External Affairs at Baxi, will be giving the leading boiler manufacturer’s perspective on hydrogen. Drawing from Baxi’s research and development in the field, Jeff will explain how the company sees hydrogen as a potential part of the solution for decarbonising the millions of homes that presently rely on natural gas. Watch it live on our social media channels.
3pm
Webinar: The Importance of Water Saving with Hansgrohe at #NetZeroFestival
Join Hansgrohe on Tuesday 14th July at 3pm where our Technical Managers will be discussing the importance of water saving, an outline of the code for sustainable homes, how to comply with Part G water regulations and the technologies available that will reduce water and energy consumption without compromising on performance. Those who register will be put into a prize draw to win an ECOSMART shower worth £300.
10am
Win Rinnai N Series unit worth £2,000
Rinnai, the UK’s leader in continuous flow hot water heating units and systems, is offering one lucky installer the chance to win one N Series unit plus ancillaries worth £2000 as the one of the top prizes during NetZeroFESTIVAL.
In addition, the first 50 entrants will receive a Rinnai goody bag including a pen, ruler and small backpack.
11am
#NetZeroFESTIVAL roundtable: Electrification of Heating
On Wednesday 15 July at 11am this #NetZeroFESTIVAL round table, led by Resideo will explore the technologies, products and solutions, with specific focus on heat pumps, electric heating, electric storage and EV integration.
1pm
Webinar: Heat Networks & Heat Interface Units for Installers
Join us for the next #AltecnicTechTalk topic Heat Networks & Heat Interface Units for Installers. Hosted by our Technical Manager, Ed Morris, the session will include an overview of heat networks and features and types of heat interface units used in the UK. We will also explore and explain the different industry standards and features of our range.
3pm
Webinar: An overview of heat pump technology with NIBE
This webinar will provide you with an overview of heat pump technology within the context of the UK’s Net Zero target. After gaining an insight into the changes required to meet this target by 2050 and the challenges of heat decarbonisation, you will be briefed on the role heat pumps will play in providing low carbon heat to homes and the levels of deployment needed over the next three decades.
7pm
MCS hosting #NetZeroFESTIVAL virtual pub chat
Listen to an informal chat between MCS certified installers and MCS CEO Ian Rippin as part of Installer’s #NetZeroFESTIVAL. Join three MCS certified installers as they talk about their experiences installing renewable heat technologies. They will cover everything from heat pumps and solar thermal to biomass, talking about how they entered the industry, their biggest lessons learnt, how they became certified and what opportunities they see on the horizon for the sector.
11am
How to save the planet, 1 retrofit at a time - with ADEY
Learn more about the impact that inefficient heating systems can have on the environment and what you can do to reduce a household’s carbon footprint quickly and easily. The session will also cover the financial savings that can be achieved for the homeowner through efficient water treatment and the resources available from ADEY to help deliver this.
12:30pm
Webinar: Changes to MCS001 for Installers
Join MCS Director Chris Roberts as he walks through the key changes and the impact this will have on current Installers as well as those looking to become MCS certified. There will also be a Q&A opportunity at the end.
1:30pm
Talking low carbon with Worcester Bosch
As part of Installer’s #NetZeroFestival, editor Joe Sharpe will be speaking to Martyn Bridges, Director of Technical Communication and Product Management at Worcester Bosch, about all things low carbon.
3:30pm
Net Zero Future – What Decarbonisation of Heat Means for the Installer
Dr Elaine Lancaster, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of Ideal Boilers will be discussing the status of the Net Zero policy, looking at the landscape for new build and B Regulations in preparation for 2025. In addition, there will be a look at the Future Home Standard, including influencing factors such as Coronavirus on the number of completed homes in 2020 and economic factors that potentially slowed the transition.
7:00pm
Webinar: Our sustainability journey from Grid to Plug
As part of Installer’s #NetZeroFESTIVAL, Drayton MD Remi Volpe, and Schneider Electric Director of Energy & Sustainability Services Paul Wrighton, share the sustainability vision of the brands and demonstrate how their current and future products will help you, and your customers, meet carbon neutral goals.
11am
Talking water-saving and Net Zero with the BMA and Tim Pollard
The average water used per person per day is 143 litres in England, and our bathrooms are where we consume the most, as 30% of total water used in a home is used to flush the toilet. Tim Pollard will be joined by Tom Reynolds, the Chief Executive of the BMA, to discuss what how heating and plumbing engineers can help their customers improve their sustainability.
12pm
Talking rainwater harvesting with Wilo
Wilo UK are hosting a panel discussion and presentation focusing on Rainwater Harvesting as part of Installer’s #NetZeroFESTIVAL. Join Geoff Ball, Technical Specification Manager at Wilo UK, Lutz Johnen, chairman at UK Rainwater Harvesting Association and Robin Thom from SAP Ratings as they chat about all things Rainwater Harvesting.
1pm
Roundtable: Low Temperature Heating Consultation
The role of a heating engineer and system installer is changing. Simply opting to replace on a like for like basis will not remain the norm as the domestic heating industry responds to the UK government’s legally set targets for net-zero carbon emissions. Following the recent low temperature heating training consultation managed by the CIPHE, a panel discusses its findings, installer voiced support and concerns, and the next steps for educating the existing and new workforce as the heating industry adapts.
3pm
Webinar: A closer look at the brand new Vaillant aroTHERM plus air source heat pump
Join Vaillant to take a closer look at the brand new aroTHERM plus air source heat pump which uses R290 refrigerant and has an array of indoor modules. Learn how air source heat pumps work and what measures are needed to ensure they work at their optimum efficiency, find out about the technology behind the product and what features make this the perfect heating system for your next renewable custome