Tag: heat pumps

What heat pumps can learn from the gas transition

Peter Apps on what we can learn from the previous transition to gas central heating.

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Unlocking widescale heat pump deployment in the UK

The Heat Pump Association’s latest report provides a comprehensive roadmap and collection of policy recommendations for accelerating the adoption of heat pumps.

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Growth relies on more than tax-relief and red tape removal

Griff Thomas, from GTEC and heatly, responds to the 2023 Autumn Statement. Despite not getting much mention during his address to parliament, Jeremy Hunt did offer a few positives in the full autumn statement when it comes to encouraging the take-up of renewables and removing some of the barriers. VAT relief available of energy saving […]

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Decarbonisation lessons from Scandinavia

Jen Johnson takes a look at building decarbonisation in Scandinavia and what we can learn from the region on all things green.

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What the Autumn Statement means for heat pumps

The Autumn Statement included some news around the electrification of heat, including zero-rate VAT being extended to cover technologies such as water-source heat pumps.

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Hebburn’s renewable energy centre opens

A centre providing renewable heat to buildings and residents in Hebburn has opened. The project has been delivered by South Tyneside Council in partnership with Vital Energi and Driver Group, allowing the council to reduce its reliance on gas-fired boilers by making use of CHP, air source heat pumps and solar PV. Alongside the design […]

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One in four people believe heat pump myths

A survey carried out by Good Energy has found that at least one in four in the UK believe false information about heat pumps.

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Ventive secures funding for heat pump expansion

Ventilation and heating manufacturer Ventive has secured a new round of funding, as the company works towards delivering its all-in-one heat pump technology to the UK. 

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Developing support interventions for social housing tenants with heat pumps

Codrina Cretu, mission manager in Nesta’s sustainable future team, explains why making the transition to green heating easier is so important.

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Webinar highlights: whole house renewables

A round-up of the key takeaways from elemental’s webinar on whole house renewables, with HPA, MCS and Solar Energy UK.

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Heat pumps are getting hotter

Heat pump manufacturers are closing the temperature gap with gas boilers, says Peter Apps.

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Sport centres decarbonise with heat pumps

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust has embarked on a decarbonisation programme at three of its Lincoln academies with the support of Oakes Energy Services and nine Remeha air source heat pumps.

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