Geothermal Power Is Growing in the UK. But Are Our Homes Ready?
The UK’s transition towards renewable electricity has taken a notable step forward with the launch of the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power Project. Drawing heat from three miles beneath Redruth, the site is now generating continuous renewable power, contributing to…
Consider insulating your home before installing a heat pump!
A well insulated house is key prior to installing a heat pump With the launch of the Warm Homes Plan in 2026 (Government’s flagship domestic energy efficiency policy), more and more of the funding has been allocated toward decarbonising the…
Why Heat Pumps Won’t Save You Money Without Proper Insulation
Heat pumps may not lower your heating bills without proper home insulation. Upgrades to lofts, walls and windows improve efficiency and reduce running costs.
The Warm Homes Plan released today!
The Warm Homes Plan was officially unveiled this morning as the UK Government’s flagship initiative to transform home energy efficiency, slash energy bills, tackle fuel poverty, and drive progress toward net zero emissions. With a commitment of £15 billion in…
Read This Before Installing a Heat Pump
Read This Before Installing a Heat Pump In June last year, I moved into a new property in Oxfordshire. The house, I guess, could be considered a new build since it was built in the last couple of years, and…
Boiler Upgrade Scheme extended
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a government initiative for homeowners. It aims to help the homeowner afford the upfront cost of installing a heat pump. The policy can provide up to £5,000 for air-source heat pumps, and £6,000 for…
Air Source Heat Pumps are definitely not the answer!
It is clear from Government policy, that they are intent on pushing electric heating in homes in the UK. This is despite 85% of us using gas central heating systems to provide the heating for our homes as well as…
Clean Heat Grant to Replace the Renewable Heat Incentive
What is the Renewable Heat Incentive? The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a Government scheme that was introduced in 2011 to replace the Low Carbon Building Programme. Its aim is to encourage people to invest in renewable forms of heating, by paying them…
10 Things to Consider When Purchasing an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)
Air source heat pump technology rose in prominence in the 2010s in the UK, with the help of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) – a subsidy paying for the low carbon heating generated to the improver, incentivising the take-up. Now…
RHI Eligibility for Air Source Heat Pumps
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a government-run scheme designed to get more people investing in renewable energy. There are thousands of eligible product models eligible to claim the RHI, as long as they follow certain rules. Here we’ll let…