Heat Pumps Today

Info www.greenhomefestival.co.uk www.acrjournal.uk/heat-pumps 23 E V E N T S Mr Harvie for opening the Festival and we share his view that the time for waiting is over and urgent action is needed now. “It is more important than ever that the construction industry and government work together to find practical solutions that help us build the net zero nation needed for future generations.” The Green Home Festival delivered 12 in-person and virtual presentations on green topics, targeting homeowners, construction professionals, housing associations and local authorities. With contributions from the likes of SEPA, Home Energy Scotland, SELECT, SNIPEF, Gardiner & Theobald LLP and Atelier Ten, the range of topics will include: ° Protecting from flood risk ° Using sustainable materials ° Demystifying heat pumps ° Retrofitting tenements ° Building sustainable neighbourhoods ° An introduction to electric vehicles (EVs). One online session, Taking the Swedish View, saw a presentation by award- winning Swedish construction company, Botkyrkabyggen, who use solar panels, windmills, artificial intelligence and district heating to improve energy e ciency. In another event, Living Safely in the Future, experts from Electrical Safety First outlined what householders can do to ensure their homes are protected properly when installing the innovation and technology that is already becoming a part of everyday life. The festival is the latest in a string of practical and constructive initiatives launched by the CICV since its creation at the start of the pandemic in March 2020. Made up of 29 trade associations, professional services bodies and companies, it has maintained a steady supply of information and practical advice to the sector as well as carrying out surveys, producing animations and posters, hosting webinars and maintaining close dialogue with Scottish Government ministers.