Rob Whitney

Robert Whitney IEng MIET FCIPHE, Heating & Renewables Specialist, takes a look at 5 of the most interesting products that he saw at InstallerSHOW 2026: In 2026, the story isn’t about higher SCOPs. It’s about solving real-world retrofit hurdles, like tight plant rooms, legacy radiators, restricted outdoor space, and regulatory compliance challenges. Here are five […]

Robert Whitney says installers should now be considered Energy Architects, and explains their vital role in unlocking the mass-market smart grid. The energy transition is undergoing a radical shift. For decades, our industry has sold low-carbon technology on a single, straightforward promise: efficiency. You install a heat pump or solar panels to lower your grid […]

There is a lot of discussion about the future of heating in our homes, but what can be done now? In this session, our panel of experts discussed how our homes can perform better and what installers can do to help. Our panel featured: Chris Burdett, Co-Founder of PipeSnug Helen Isherwood, Innovation Director at ADEY  […]

Rob Whitney from Resideo answers some of the most frequently asked questions on what installers should consider when integrating a new heat pump system with heating controls which allow multi-zoning: With the Heat Pump Association revealing heat pump sales are expected to double this year, together with the UK Government’s target to install 600,000 heat […]