Perfectly Paired: Solar PV and Heat Pumps
Heat pumps hold the potential to significantly reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels for heating homes. However, numerous challenges stand in the way of realising their full potential. These...
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Ditching Boilers: 60% of UK Homeowners Considering Installing a Heat Pump
As interest in sustainable home heating rises, UK homeowners are increasingly considering heat pumps as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional systems. While many report satisfaction with their installations, ongoing improvements...
Heat Pump Winter Update: Setpoint vs. Weather Compensation
Discover how transitioning to weather compensation improved the efficiency of an air source heat pump system, resulting in significant energy savings and reduced heating costs. Learn about upcoming plans to...
Aira Heat Pump: Stylish Scandinavian Heating
Aira has introduced the Aira Heat Pump, a product designed to shift European homes away from gas heating and towards electrification, leveraging advanced smart technology and sleek design. The Aira...
Why Your MCS-Certified Installer Might Not Be As Competent As You Think
Choosing an MCS-certified installer for your heat pump might seem reassuring, but the certification process often falls short of ensuring true competence. Homeowners are advised to prioritise installers’ hands-on experience...
Getting Heated: Podcast for Homeowners on Renewables & Heat Pumps
Getting Heated is a new podcast aimed at homeowners interested in renewable heating technologies. Hosted by Kirsten and me (Mars), it focuses on discussing the world of renewables and heating...
Maximising Savings: Navigating My First Year with Octopus Energy and Heat Pump Running Costs
Discover how switching to an air source heat pump and using Octopus Energy’s Agile tariff significantly cut energy costs and boosted savings, especially with added solar panels and a home...
What’s Your Heating Identity? From Eco-Tech Savvy to No Choicer
Decarbonising the UK's heating system is a pressing challenge due to heavy reliance on natural gas, which powers over 80% of heating solutions. This two-part analysis explores tailored policies and...
From Nordic Shores: The Trendiest Heat Pump Country
This week marks my first visit to Finland, a booming market for heat pumps driven by cold climates, rising energy prices, and strong government support. I look forward to exploring...
How We Made Our Grade 2-Listed Home Sustainable
Embarking on the journey of blending the traditional charm of our Grade 2 listed home, with its distinctive thatched roof spanning 100m2 over two storeys, with the principles of modern...
