According to a new survey from property firm Savills, the majority of property buyers are prepared to pay more for a home primarily using renewable energy. In fact, homes with heat pumps demand a 59% premium compared to regional averages.
Green levies to be switched from electricity to gas
The Government plans for the cost of green levies - which raise money to pay for climate change policies - to start coming from your gas bill instead of your electricity bill. This is great news for heat pumps, because it means that by switching from gas to an electrically-powered heat pump, you will save even more on your running costs.
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Electricity Distributors to Invest £7.7bn in Low Carbon Generation
Net Zero Scotland - Heat Pumps
Scotland is leading the way in generating electricity through renewable sources. In fact 97.4% of the country’s electricity is from a renewable source. Despite this progress, there is a big job to do decarbonising energy in the transport and heat sectors, as stated by Head of Policy at Scottish Renewables, Morag Watson.
Britain's electricity system 'greenest ever' over Easter
British electricity reached a “green record” over the Easter weekend, with the carbon emissions factor for electricity dropping to just 39 grams of carbon dioxide per unit of electricity, which is a record low. This is a glimpse into the future normal for British electricity, and puts into sharp focus the potential for heat pumps to help decarbonise heating in the UK.
My Property Isn't Well Insulated But I Want A Heat Pump, What Should I Do?
Heat Pumps. They are all over the news recently, and with good reason! There are certain targets that need to be met to help reduce the effects of climate change, with goals to be net zero in the UK by 2050. You may want to do your bit by installing a heat pump in your existing property, but how do you know if your house is suitable? Read on to find out more…
