A fantastic resource for homeowners looking at greener heating options has just launched – Get a Heat Pump website – Your guide to low-carbon heating. Created by the MCS Foundation with support from Nesta and organisations like Which? UK and the Energy Saving Trust, this site offers straightforward advice about heat pumps and how they can work for your home.
What You’ll Find on the Get a Heat Pump Website
- Understanding Heat Pumps: Simple explanations on how they work and why they’re a great choice for your home.
- Tailored Advice: A handy quiz to help you find the right heat pump for your needs.
- Real Homeowner Stories: Hear from people who’ve already made the switch to heat pumps and the difference it’s made to their homes.
- Cost Estimates: Find out what you might pay and how much you could save in the long run.
- Trusted Installers: A list of MCS-certified installers so you can get the job done by someone you trust.
Why Are Heat Pumps Getting So Popular?
Heat pumps have grown in popularity across the UK over the last year, with the government aiming to install 600,000 a year by 2028. At present, about 60,000 heat pumps are installed annually, with around 1% of UK households already using them. More and more people are choosing heat pumps to cut down on their carbon emissions and make their homes more energy efficient. For more information about the Heat Pump Ready Programme, read our article here: £14 Million to Accelerate Low Carbon Heating.
Heat Pumps can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels
Heat pumps offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional gas boilers by using energy from the air or ground to heat homes. This helps reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, supporting the UK’s push to become carbon neutral. While the installation costs might seem high at first, heat pumps can save you money on energy bills over time.
How Do They Work?
Heat pumps gather heat from outside (either from the air or ground) and transfer it inside your home. They’re powered by electricity but are highly efficient, often producing more energy than they use.
Looking to finance renewable energy options?
If you’re interested in making your home more energy efficient, Lendology could help. We offer Renewable Energy Loans to support eligible homeowners who want to invest in green technologies like heat pumps. Visit Renewable Energy Loans page to check if you’re eligible.
We also recommend getting an independent retrofit assessment to find out what improvements would work best for your home and budget.
The Get a Heat Pump website is a great starting point if you’re thinking about going green. It’s packed with helpful advice, and you might just find that heat pumps are a good fit for your home and the planet.
