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Taking proper care of your heat pump will help to prolong its life and maintain its efficiency. Here, we’ll cover all you…

Heat pump performance is a question we get asked about a lot here at Clade, and with good reason – businesses need…

Whether at home or at work, keeping warm is essential. But commercial heating systems are very different from residential ones. Not only…

When it comes to commercial heat pumps, there’s a lot of focus placed on design and installation. But there’s something else that’s…

Maintaining the correct temperature differential (DT) in a heat system is essential for the operation of any heat pump. Valves are an…

Your heat pump has to work as a team with your heating system to deliver heat efficiently. So, it’s super important that…

Heat pumps are known for being an environmentally friendly heating method. But what many people don’t consider is the impact of your…

Air source heat pumps come with countless benefits. But there are two main reservations that many of our clients have when umming…

If you’re after a future-proof way to heat your commercial building, a heat pump could be at the top of your wishlist.…

Considering investing in an air source heat pump for your business? Selecting the right size for your needs is key to ensuring…

One question that frequently comes up is how much heat pumps cost to run. After all, this is likely to be a…

The industrial sector currently accounts for one third of global CO2 emissions. And out of those, around two thirds are used for…

Around 85% of homes use gas boilers for heating (according to the Committee on Climate Change). Meanwhile, in the non-residential sector, two…

In the UK, the majority of buildings are heated using gas boilers. In fact, a whopping 17% of the UK’s total emissions…

So you’re set on a heat pump. Great choice! But should you go for an air source heat pump or a ground…

Instead of generating heat from scratch, heat pumps transfer heat from one place to another, using a small amount of electricity. Here,…

Keen to unlock the full potential of your heat pump? Well, flow control is absolutely key when it comes to heat pump…

Heat pumps are well known for being eco-friendly. But another key benefit is that they’re also incredibly efficient. Here, we’ll explore all you…

Whether you know a lot or a little about heat pumps, you’re probably wondering one thing… are heat pumps really as good…

A cascade heat pump system is when two or more heat pump units work together to meet a building’s space heating or…

Refrigerants are integral to the working of commercial equipment such as heat pumps. But it’s not a case of just putting a…

Most heat pumps operate at lower temperatures than traditional gas boilers. But that doesn’t have to be the case! High temperature heat…

At Clade, we love talking about the benefits of natural refrigerant heat pumps. After all, they’re environmentally friendly, highly efficient and cost-effective.…

Amid growing concerns over the impact that F-gases are having on our environment, natural refrigerants – such as R744 – are becoming…

Nowadays, refrigeration is everywhere – from the fridge freezers in our homes to the air con in our offices and the commercial…

We’re all looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint and take control of our energy bills. And guess what? A heat…

Looking to reduce your business’ carbon footprint? Increase your energy efficiency? Lower your energy bills? A heat pump is a no-brainer. But…

A lot of commercial equipment has historically relied on harmful fluorinated gases (F-gases) that speed up global warming. But in the UK,…

Instead of generating heat, industrial heat recovery systems are all about making use of what you already have. With that in mind,…

Heat pumps can be a fantastic – and low-carbon – alternative to traditional gas boilers. But we’re not all lucky enough to…

The compressor is a vital part of your refrigeration system. But what exactly is it? What does it do? And how do…

Fluorinated gases – or F-gases – are a family of synthetic gases that are commonly used in appliances like refrigeration units, air…

Without refrigerant gases, equipment such as commercial heat pumps and commercial refrigeration systems wouldn’t function. But did you know that the refrigerant…

A significant, and growing, part of the debate about how best to deploy heat pumps at scale in the UK focuses on…

At Clade, we’re a certified B Corporation. This means we’ve been verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and…

R290 (propane) is a natural refrigerant that’s being heralded as the most environmentally friendly solution for heat pumps. With an incredibly low…

More and more of us are trying our best to become more eco-friendly. And the heating and cooling industry is no different.…

The chemical refrigerants used in the majority of heat pumps manufactured today have received a lot of negative attention over the years.…

Propane, also known as R290, has been used in refrigeration systems for many years. But now, it’s being heralded as one of…

Despite heat pumps being a green heating technology, many contain harmful refrigerants known as fluorinated gases, or F-gases for short. These chemicals…

R290 is sweeping across Europe as a (relatively) new solution to the F-gas problem. This form of propane is a flexible and…

At Clade we lead, we don’t follow. So, as innovators in green heating and cooling, we’re constantly searching for ways to do…

Natural refrigerant heat pumps are on the rise in Europe. But what are natural refrigerants? And how can they benefit both you…

If you’re looking to lead your business into a greener future, commercial air source heat pumps are probably on your radar. But…

One of the biggest concerns that people have when it comes to heat pumps is noise. After all, nobody wants to be…

In the evolving landscape of sustainable heating solutions, CO2 heat pumps stand out for their efficiency and environmental benefits. These systems are…

A flexible grid which shares rewards for both generation and demand management is, as everyone agrees, the future. However, getting there is…

The Financial Benefits of Sustainable Property Green real estate is not just an environmental buzzword; it's a smart financial move. Property investors…

Understanding the Vulnerability of Heat Pumps to Coil Corrosion Heat pumps are a popular choice for efficient heating and cooling solutions, but…

Leading the Transformation in Green Heating and Cooling: No Buffer Domestic Hot Water Generation The Problem with Traditional Buffer Tanks in DHW…

When it comes to comparing heat pumps, many factors come into play, such as ambient, flow, and return temperatures. In this comprehensive…

Our team review 100’s of heat pump system designs. One thing has become clear. Many designs are predicated on the expectation that…

At Clade we’re almost evangelical about the benefits of using CO2 as a refrigerant in heat pumps - it’s environmentally friendly, safe,…

The choice of refrigerant is a critical factor in determining the performance, longevity and environmental impact of a heat pump. We wrote…

With the recent release of our combined air handling unit (AHU) and heat pump we thought it would be a good idea…

As a private business in the green technology space, we are fully aware of the importance of commercial innovation and entrepreneurship to…

There are load of consultants and experts out there who can spend a lot of your cash to create a wonderful decarbonisation…

District heating is a viable low carbon solution to heating large numbers of homes, businesses and public buildings. It connects them all…

As we come out of COP27, a mild autumn and a somewhat turbulent time in UK politics I thought it would be…

The performance of a heat pump is dependent on four main things: 1) Ambient conditions - the temperature conditions will affect performance…

Heat pumps are different to boilers and one of the major differences is noise. There are two main sources of noise in…

A recent LinkedIn post of ours generated a lot of interesting discussion. The subject was killer chemical refrigerants, and why they currently…

Over the next 5 years, the UK will see a dramatic increase in the drive to Net Zero in the built environment.…

We're so confident in the performance of our natural refrigerant heat pumps that we now offer a performance guarantee. Following installation, commissioning…

Grid flexibility is becoming an increasingly prominent aspect of the energy debate as we move towards electrification of heat and travel. Grid…

A lot of the discussion around heat pumps is focused on temperature these days. We’ve discussed it briefly in our blog comparing…

The energy market is going through a period of dramatic transition. As we wrote in a blog last year, future energy markets…

One of the favourite critiques of heat pumps, especially in the UK press, is around the temperature they generate. It is claimed,…

For the future of the planet and all its flora and fauna, COP26 was the most important event in a long time.…

‘How noisy are heat pumps’ is a question regularly put to our team when discussing an installation with clients. It’s a valid…

The UK’s long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy has been released. We already wrote about the Scottish Heat In Buildings Strategy here and,…

In early October the Heat in Buildings Strategy for Scotland was released. We will soon be publishing a blog outlining our thoughts…

Published Sept 2021. Turn on the news and you’ll have seen a decidedly dramatic series of headlines over the past few weeks.…

A common question we get asked by prospective customers is whether they should be installing an air source or ground source heat…

One of the big questions of the day, as the UK plans its strategy for decarbonising heat, is how to compare the…

The UK Government has announced that it is releasing funding to help decarbonise social housing across the country, starting with £160m. This…

One of the most important aspects of a successful transition to a zero-carbon economy will be the technology we use to heat…

In Mark Carney’s recent book Values there’s a startling section on the need for us to act now on carbon emissions. He…

Gas boilers are everywhere. 85% of homes in the UK are heated by carbon-heavy natural gas. In the non-residential sector, two thirds…

It’s pretty much a given that every generation thinks they live in a period of great change. Our generation has the unlucky…

If we want to decarbonise our economy (which we do), then we have to decarbonise the way we heat our built environment.…

It might seem strange to claim that one of the key weapons in mankind’s fight against climate change was first invented in…