10th January 2024
Installing a heat pump may not be possible for everyone (or at least not at the moment but maybe in the future there will be a more concerted effort by the Government to make this possible) but it is a good way of reducing carbon emissions. Heat pumps are powered by electricity which increasingly comes from renewable sources and thus with minimal carbon emissions.
All forms of heating – whether boiler or heat pump – will be use less energy if the space they are heating is well insulated. That includes things such as loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, double glazing etc.
It can also include measures such as thermally lined curtains which ideally are drawn at dusk to keep the warmth in, porches so that there is an ‘air lock’ between the inside and outside of the building, or draught proofing tape to ensure doors and windows fit securely.
Useful web sites –
https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/energy/shopping-guide/eco-heat-pumps
And a recent review of people’s experiences – https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/jan/08/greener-cheaper-much-warmer-heat-pump-owners-laud-their-new-system?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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