HOW DO GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMPS WORK?

As a low-carbon alternative to gas boilers, we explain how they work so you can decide if it’s the right choice for your project

GREEN CLINIC Ground source heat pumps provide a low-carbon heating solution and are likely to play a large part in decarbonising the UK’s housing stock, particularly when energy prices rise and the effect of climate change worsens. A common concern is the cost of heat pump technology and just how much the government will have to subsidise for this form of heating to become a realistic replacement for gas boilers. While the Boiler Upgrade Scheme goes some way to ease the cost, ground source heat pumps are still a big investment, and not the best choice for every home, particularly those that are poorly insulated . However, for the homes that do suit the use of a ground source heat pump, those armed with the right information and expectations can…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2024

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