Does efficiency matter?
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...
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How many heat pumps are NOT eligible for the BUS?
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?
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
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...
Why architects should spec Hitachi heat pumps
Many years ago when Top Gear was good, there was a brilliant piece about SAAB. For those of you who don’t know, SAAB made ground-breaking, but quirky cars which were...
Fear of the heat pump Cosa Nostra
Over the course of the past 12-18 months we've received countless emails, comments and messages from UK homeowners (via this site and My Home Farm) that have installed air source...
Showing your heat pump some love with ACF50
Heat pumps and air conditioning units are subject to some terrible conditions, and I personally think it’s time to give them some love. Your heat pump lives outside in all kinds...
It’s time for rural households to wake up to the government’s heat decarbonisation plans
The UK government’s Heat and Buildings Strategy prioritises heat pump installations, but overlooks the challenges faced by off-gas grid homes reliant on oil boilers. Supporting cleaner alternatives like HVO fuel...
Innovative heat pump projects in Europe and the UK
Join Thomas Nowak, Secretary General of the European Heat Pump Association, as he explores key differences in air source heat pump installations across Europe and the UK, alongside innovative renewable...
Why do we put feet under heat pumps?
A few weeks ago I bumped into two legends of the heat pump industry. We will call them Jon Bon Johnnie and Leopold. The names have been changed to protect...