Heat Resilience and Sustainable Cooling in UK Homes
In the UK, a pressing issue has emerged concerning the heat resilience of homes. With the population spending approximately 90% of their time indoors, the capacity of the existing housing...
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Next-Gen Heat Pumps for Eco-Conscious Homeowners
For homeowners exploring heat pump options, the upcoming Clivet Edge F is noteworthy because of its anticipated balance of efficiency, comfort and technological features. While it hasn’t hit the market...
Have Consumers Been Lied to About the Efficiency of Heat Pumps Made in China?
Are Chinese-manufactured heat pumps falling short of their promised efficiency and performance, leaving consumers and homeowners out in the cold? Our investigation exposes worrying discrepancies in the testing data of...
Rethinking Export Tariffs: A Step Towards Fair Compensation for Domestic Solar Energy Producers
In the contemporary landscape of energy production, one of the most pressing questions is whether it’s time to start paying realistic rates for outgoing tariffs from domestic solar systems to...
Navigating the World of Refrigerants In Heat Pumps: A Guide for Homeowners
In the United Kingdom, where environmental consciousness and energy efficiency are increasingly prioritised, understanding the role of refrigerants in heat pumps is important for homeowners. The type of refrigerant used...
No-code, plug-and-play monitoring for your heat pump
The integration of smart technology in UK home energy management, especially for the control and oversight of heat pump systems, is an evolving field. However, this progress is shadowed by...
The Power of Geothermal – New Heat Pumps From Ecoforest
In the world of renewable heating, the forthcoming launch of the ecoGEO B/C-10 PRO and B/C-16 PRO heat pumps from Ecoforest in April looks interesting. These systems are designed to...
Ocean Currents and UK Climate: A Winter Perspective
While much of Europe shivers under icy winds and snowdrifts, the United Kingdom often enjoys a surprising reprieve: winter temperatures that are noticeably milder and weather that is generally gentler....
Avoid the Heat Pump Villain: Why Low-Loss Headers and Buffers Can Sabotage Your Heat Pump’s Efficiency
Heat pumps are becoming increasingly popular as they provide an efficient and eco-friendly way to heat homes, helping us save money and protect the environment. However, to work best, they...
Do thick walls make for warm houses?
I spend my days talking to homeowners about improving the efficiency of their houses. Everyone has heard about “fabric first,” but I thought I would address a few misconceptions....
