InterviewsUpdate on the HVO trialMars7 July 20227 October 2022 by Mars7 July 20227 October 20220 We welcome back Malcolm Farrow, Head of Public Affairs at OFTEC, who gives us an update on the HVO trial and whether we are likely
ArticlesHow efficient could your heat pump be in an ideal world?Graham Hendra5 July 20225 July 2022 by Graham Hendra5 July 20225 July 20221 There are only a couple of rules that actually make any sense, mostly because they were not written by politicians. The one I want to
ArticlesWin Eve Thermo Smart ThermostatMars1 July 20221 July 2022 by Mars1 July 20221 July 20220 The energy and cost of living crisis in the UK has hit a record high and smart TRVs such as the Eve Thermo are one
ArticlesHeat pump owner left high and dry and frustrated by lack of consumer protectionwitchcraft14 June 202214 June 2022 by witchcraft14 June 202214 June 20229 In June 2021, Greenfoot (an installer) provided us with a quote for an air source heat pump (ASHP) to replace the oil boiler in our
ArticlesThis is not a drill – planning for winterMars10 June 202210 June 2022 by Mars10 June 202210 June 20228 For us, May and June have not been what we could call warm or summery. Frankly, the weather has been cold, wet and miserable. Typically,
ArticlesBlackish-Blue, Bruise Coloured HydrogenPaul Martin Spitfire Research30 May 202230 May 2022 by Paul Martin Spitfire Research30 May 202230 May 20222 I have never liked the colours of hydrogen that have been spread by the hydrogen-as-a-fuel lobby as a meme. There is only really one kind
ArticlesDoes efficiency matter?Graham Hendra26 May 202226 May 2022 by Graham Hendra26 May 202226 May 20220 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
ArticlesHow many heat pumps are NOT eligible for the BUS?Graham Hendra23 May 202223 May 2022 by Graham Hendra23 May 202223 May 20221 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
ArticlesDo you know how much taking a shower or filling your bath costs?Graham Hendra4 April 20224 April 2022 by Graham Hendra4 April 20224 April 20222 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
ArticlesThe benefits of heat pumps – what they can do for you and the planetDavidP4 April 20224 April 2022 by DavidP4 April 20224 April 20222 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