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How efficient could your heat pump be in an ideal world?

Graham HendraJul 5, 20225 July 20221

There are only a couple of rules that actually make any sense, mostly because they were not written by politicians. The one I want to explore today is the theoretical

Win Eve Thermo Smart Thermostat

MarsJul 1, 20221 July 20220

The energy and cost of living crisis in the UK has hit a record high and smart TRVs such as the Eve Thermo are one way of intelligently monitoring and

Heat pump owner left high and dry and frustrated by lack of consumer protection

witchcraftJun 14, 202214 June 20229

In June 2021, Greenfoot (an installer) provided us with a quote for an air source heat pump (ASHP) to replace the oil boiler in our home. Greenfoot also suggested that

This is not a drill – planning for winter

MarsJun 10, 202210 June 20228

For us, May and June have not been what we could call warm or summery. Frankly, the weather has been cold, wet and miserable. Typically, on last year’s tariffs, our

Blackish-Blue, Bruise Coloured Hydrogen

Paul Martin Spitfire ResearchMay 30, 202230 May 20222

I have never liked the colours of hydrogen that have been spread by the hydrogen-as-a-fuel lobby as a meme. There is only really one kind of hydrogen in the world

Does efficiency matter?

Graham HendraMay 26, 202226 May 20220

I was speaking to someone from BEIS and they said something that made me think: “If we make power from renewable sources, does efficiency really matter?” As a heat pump

How many heat pumps are NOT eligible for the BUS?

Graham HendraMay 23, 202223 May 20221

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is now officially live. For those that don't know, this is the £5,000 heat pump voucher scheme. One of the criteria is that to be

Do you know how much taking a shower or filling your bath costs?

Graham HendraApr 4, 20224 April 20222

Everyone is screaming about energy costs. Wouldn't it help if we told people what everything costs and let them make their own choices? Heat maths isn't very hard, it's just

The benefits of heat pumps – what they can do for you and the planet

DavidPApr 4, 20224 April 20222

The benefits of heat pumps include cost savings on heating bills and lower carbon emissions, which can ease the pressure on household finances during the current energy crisis and reduce

Solar PV, home storage batteries and renewable energy explained

MarsApr 3, 20227 October 20223

Simon Smith from SA Energy explains how solar PV arrays and home storage batteries work, and what happens in the event of a power outage. Will your solar panels continue

The Heat Pump Sizing Mess: Why Are We Still Getting This So Spectacularly Wrong?

How Should a Heat Pump Be Serviced? Manufacturers Offer Varying Answers

Under the Cover: Are Heat Pump Service Contracts Fulfilling Their Promises?

How efficient could your heat pump be in an ideal world?

Win Eve Thermo Smart Thermostat

Heat pump owner left high and dry and frustrated by lack of consumer protection

This is not a drill – planning for winter

Blackish-Blue, Bruise Coloured Hydrogen

Does efficiency matter?

How many heat pumps are NOT eligible for the BUS?

Do you know how much taking a shower or filling your bath costs?

The benefits of heat pumps – what they can do for you and the planet

Solar PV, home storage batteries and renewable energy explained