Samsung vs Mitsubishi vs Vaillant: What Havenwise Data Exposes
Heat pumps are meant to be boring. Not in the sense of unimportant, but in the way central heating has always worked best when it fades into the background. You...
Articles
The Myth of the MCS Performance Guarantee
As the editor of Renewable Heating Hub, I dedicate a significant portion of my time to engaging directly with heat pump installers, manufacturers and industry insiders across emails, DMs, consultations...
UK Heat Pump Complaints: Broken Redress Process
A detailed heat pump case exposes failed safeguards, weak oversight and unresolved homeowner complaints in UK energy schemes....
Heat Pump Trauma: When Systems Fail Homes
Heat pump failures leave homeowners cold, stressed and abandoned. Why MCS, standards and consumer protection are failing....
The Great British Heat Pump Owner Persona Survey: Let’s Build Our Archetype!
Happy New Year everyone! As we head into 2026, I thought it would be genuinely interesting (and fun) to find out who the “typical” British heat pump owner really is....
The Best Heat Pump in the UK? The Data Says You’re Asking the Wrong Question
Heat pump performance isn’t about brand alone. Learn why flow temperature and system design drive real-world efficiency....
OVO’s Heat Pump Plus tariff is ending
OVO Energy’s decision to withdraw its Heat Pump Plus tariff from February 2026 has unsettled a group of customers who believed they had finally been offered something rare in the...
Five Heat Pump Bodge Jobs That Ruin UK Installs
Heat pumps should be one of the most efficient, reliable, environmentally-friendly and comfortable ways to heat a home in the UK. Yet every week, homeowners message and email me with...
Heat Pump Training vs. Real-World Installation
Discover the truth about heat pump installations and the multiple skill sets required for success. Theory alone is not enough - practical experience is key....
Air-to-Air Heat Pump BUS Grant Explained
Discover the latest changes to the BUS Scheme, including £2,500 grants for Air-to-Air Heat Pumps. Get the full scoop on eligibility and implications here....
