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Future Homes Standards introduces heat pumps in new builds from 2025
The former chancellor Philip Hammond announced in the Spring Statement this year, his plans for introducing the Future Homes Standards, which has led to Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick announcing the government plans for consultation in creating these standards. He said he plans to introduce standards …
The importance of getting your gas boiler serviced
It’s that time of year when it is starting to get colder and we want to put our heating on. We all want to feel warm and cosy as the nights draw in and don’t want problems with our heating to crop up at the …
If you want to take advantage of the Renewable Heating Incentive – the clock is ticking!
At R A Brown, we feel passionate about reducing carbon emissions and replacing burning fossil fuels with renewable energy to help combat the devastating effects of climate change on our planet. Making a choice to switch to renewable heating when replacing your heating system, is …
Please sign the petition to stop VAT on renewable heating being increased to 20%
We have supported this petition and feel its worth sharing. The government is wanting to increase the VAT on renewable heating to 20% This tax hike contradicts the recently declared climate emergency and the pledge for a Net Zero carbon Britain by 2050. The worst …
Is a heat pump the best solution for hard to heat homes?
An explanation and questions you need to ask yourself Properties with large heat loads that may not be insulated or are poorly insulated, can be very difficult to heat. The cost of heating these properties can be prohibitive and therefore many owners are seeking to …
Help improve climate change with a renewable heating system
Have you seen images of the damage to the planet due to the effect of climate change? Have you wondered how you can make a difference? And will any changes you make, really make a difference? Making the right choice when it’s time to upgrade …
Heart Attack to 60 mile cycle ride in a year! What a difference a year makes!
On the evening of June 7th 2018 Richard Brown, Managing Director of R A Brown Heating Services collapsed with a cardiac arrest outside The Pier Hotel in Gorleston after leaving Gorleston Sailing Club. Richard’s life was saved by his sailing club members and the use …
4 steps to finding a reputable renewable heating installer
If you are looking to replace your heating system with a renewable heating system like an air or ground source heat pump, you will want to instruct a good reputable installer who has experience and a good track record of installing these types of systems. …
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