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Heat pump installations to triple in 2024 with costs dropping to as little as £500, claims Octopus Energy
By Joseph Mullane published
With the Boiler Upgrade Scheme homeowners could get a heat pump for £500 with more and more homes becoming viable due to high-temperature heat pumps

What is Coefficient of Performance (CoP)? Renewables expert explains this key heat pump calculation
By David Hilton published
The efficiency of heat pumps is rated by their Coefficient of Performance (CoP). But how is it calculated and at what point is it considered to be under-performing?

Government considers increasing the permitted size of heat pumps
By Sam Webb published
Bigger and more efficient heat pumps could be on the horizon if the proposals are put into law

How much does it cost to install a heat pump? Our expert guide to all the factors
By Robin Whitlock published
We take a look at the costs of installing different types of heat pump in existing homes and new builds

Octopus and National Grid join forces to upgrade homes to three-phase electric as part of heat pump and EV charger rollout
By Joseph Mullane published
The collaboration, which comes after Homebuilding & Renovating highlighted the issue, seeks to reduce installations times by upgrading more homes to three-phase electricity

How heat pumps could be powered by hydrogen to make them even more eco friendly
By Sam Webb published
Renewable forms of energy could transform the UK's carbon footprint

Mitsubishi reveals heat pump that uses anti-vibration technology to reduce noise
By Sam Webb published
The manufacturer claims it has advanced anti-vibration technology, resulting in quiet operation compared to other heat pumps

Upgrade to energy-efficient heating with NIBE's range of heat pumps
By Sponsored Content published
Heat pumps reduce your carbon footprint and save on bills too. Here’s why 2024 is the ideal time to install the perfect product from NIBE for your home heating system…

Energy minister accuses those with 'vested interests' of launching 'campaigns of misinformation' against heat pumps
By Joseph Mullane published
It is alleged by the Lord Callanan that many of the "myths" surrounding heat pumps have been caused by those with a "vested interest in maintaining our current supply of gas boilers"

Ground source heat pump to be installed at National Trust's Kingston Lacy that will 'help preserve the estate's art collections'
By Joseph Mullane published
It is claimed the heat pump will provide a "stable environment" that will reduce "the likelihood of mould growth and insect infestation”, reducing harm to the paintings
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