# News and Updates

Stay up to date with the latest industry insights, product updates, and technical resources from Heat Engineer.

## Featured Articles

### [Heat Engineer Software Limited receives significant investment from energy transformation business Greenarc and appoints new CEO](/content/en/blogs/green-arc/index.html)

Heat Engineer Software has secured a significant investment from Greenarc Limited. This strategic partnership will see both companies join forces to revolutionise the heating industry.

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### [The Warm Homes Plan: A Big Boost for Heat Pumps, But Delivery Is Key](/content/en/blogs/warm-homes-plan/index.html)

The UK Government's £15bn Warm Homes Plan signals strong ongoing support for heat pumps, energy efficiency and low-carbon heating. With ECO4 extended to December 2026, installers gain clarity and breathing space - but successful delivery will depend on clear funding routes, consistent rules and high-quality installations.

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### [Understanding Heat Loss Requirements for Oil-Fired Heating Systems - A Guide for Plumbers and Heating Engineers](/content/en/blogs/heat-loss-oil-heating-guide/index.html)

When it comes to installing oil-fired heating systems - such as kerosene boilers - one of the most important design considerations is accurately calculating the property's heat loss.

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### [The Warm Homes Plan: A Big Boost for Heat Pumps, But Delivery Is Key](/content/en/blogs/warm-homes-plan/index.html)

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### [Update on Heat Loss calculations](/content/en/blogs/heat-loss-update/index.html)

Motive to update our software is to align with the MCS online tool calculator for MIS 3005-D that utilises EN 12831:2017 and to include the option for an air permeability value to be entered from a Pulse or blower door test result.

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