Cut your carbon
Up to 70% less CO2 (carbon dioxide over 15 years) than a gas boiler and zero emissions at point of use
Heat pumps are up to 3 x more energy efficient than traditional boilers
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The benefits of a standard air source heat pump, compared to a traditional boiler include:
What is a heat pump?
See heat pumps in action
Creating a better environment with a heat pump
Hear from a homeowner in Cheltenham about how switching to an air source heat pump added value to his home, reduced energy costs, and helped create a cleaner environment. Discover how combining a heat pump with solar and battery storage makes his home more efficient, sustainable, and affordable.
How do heat pumps power the British Film Institute?
Did you know that the British Film Institute was the first cinema in the UK to provide heating by heat pumps?
The building is powered by four air-to-water source heat pumps and the success of this has given BFI the confidence to roll out this technology across more sites.
Is a heat pump right for me?
Try our heat pump checker tool
Try our heat pump checker tool to see if a heat pump could be a good option for your next heating system. Most UK homes are suitable – your best option depends on your space and home layout.
What a heat pump means for your home?
More support for homes heated by oil and LPG
Homes heated by oil / LPG may be eligible for a £9,000 government grant towards the cost of installing a heat pump until March 2027.
Switching to a heat pump can help protect you from oil price spikes and make your heating costs more predictable. Heat pumps run on electricity, removing the need to monitor fuel levels or arrange oil deliveries and tank refills. You’ll also benefit from reliable, efficient heating while reducing your home’s carbon emissions.
The sound of a heat pump
A sound assessment is usually completed during the installation process, and modern heat pumps are generally found to be relatively quiet, with noise levels similar to a fridge or a boiler when properly installed.
Inside your home
If you don’t have one already, your heat pump will need a hot water storage unit like a cylinder to deliver hot water. Installers may also recommend upgrading radiators to maximise system efficiency. Where needed, these changes are generally included in the install quote and are eligible to be covered by the grant.
Studies suggest that 90% of UK homes already have enough insulation to run a heat pump. But like any heating system, improving insulation and draught-proofing can lower running costs.
Using a heat pump
Your heat pump will work alongside a thermostat to maintain a comfortable temperature, automatically adjusting how hard the heat pump works according to how cold it is outside.
Smart tariffs could help you run your heat pump more cost-effectively and save you money by making the most of cheaper periods of electricity, while keeping your home comfortable. Smart meters enable access to these tariffs.
If you have solar panels or a home battery, the electricity from your panels or stored in the battery can provide enough power to run your heat pump. This can help you use homegrown energy to make extra bill savings
