What does 2022 have in store for heat pumps?
We kick off the new year by speaking to Phil Hurley, chairman of the Heat Pump Association. We ask Phil about the challenges and opportunities facing the heat pump industry...
Interviews
Heat pumps for apartment blocks and whiskey distilleries
by Mars
We sat down and had a fascinating chat that was full of insights with Dave Pearson, Group Sustainable Development Director at Star Refrigeration. Dave tells us about how heat pumps...
Homeowner’s experience with a Daikin HT air source heat pump
by Mars
Julian Clarke, a sustainable homeowner in the UK with a solar PV array and two electric cars, explains why he installed an air source heat pump to replace his oil...
Heat pump innovation, electric vehicles and our carbon footprint
by Mars
After recording our new series called We Ask... (watch this space) we had a quick, informal chat with Graham Hendra about the peoples' carbon footprints, the innovation of heat pumps...
Boreholes for ground source heat pump systems
by Mars
There's a lot you need to know if you're considering putting in a borehole for water or for your ground source heating loops. Geoff Ellison, director at Dragon Drilling, explains...
Explaining the 2021 Energy Crisis in the UK
by Mars
CEO of Big Clean Switch, Jon Fletcher, explains why electricity tariffs have increased so significantly in the UK this year, leading to many suppliers going bust. Jon also talks about...
Why getting your heat loss calculations right is important
by Mars
Emma Bohan, general manager of IMS Heat Pumps, sat down with us and explained the difference between ground source and air source heat pumps, and why it's imperative that homeowners...
Different types of ground source heating systems
by Mars
Laura Bishop, chair of the Ground Source Heat Pump Association, explains the different types of ground source heat pump systems (serpentine and slinky coils, water and boreholes) and discusses whether...
What makes heat pumps from Renewable Energy Devices (RED) different?
by Mars
We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Jason Cassells, managing director of Renewable Energy Devices (RED), and he tells us what makes RED heat pumps different and what inspired their...
Smart controllers for your central heating system
by Mars
Rob Whitney from Resideo gives us a rundown on smart home controllers (TRVs and thermostats) and how they can make a heat pump central heating system run more efficiently. He...