Tag: Heat
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Could the government’s £7,500 heat pump grant about to be cut?
The government’s flagship Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which offers grants of up to £7,500 for homeowners to install heat pumps, is under review. Treasury officials are exploring ways to ease pressure on energy bills, and funding for low-carbon heating may be one of the areas affected. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero insists there…
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ARTBA Responds to OSHA’s Proposed Heat Safety Rule
As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues developing its proposed federal standard to address heat-related illness and injury in the workplace, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has submitted detailed written responses outlining the transportation construction industry’s perspective on how such a rule should be structured. I’ve written previously about state-level…
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Men more likely to consider heat pumps, survey shows
Men are more aware of and more interested in installing heat pumps than women, according to a UK survey. The YouGov poll of over 7,000 adults examined public knowledge and attitudes towards low‑carbon heating systems designed to replace gas and oil boilers. It also revealed that men are not just more aware, but more likely…
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Homegrown UK heat pumps gain record market share
UK-made air source heat pumps are becoming an increasingly popular choice for homes across the country as production expands. Government support and investment are helping British manufacturers grow and compete with imported brands. Homegrown models are proving reliable and efficient, with more homeowners choosing them to cut energy use and heating costs. You may like…
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AI data centres could become more sustainable by warming homes
Aecom Sustainability and Decarbonisation Advisory associate director, Asad Kwaja, said: “With the right planning, coordination and investment, London’s data centres could play a pivotal role in decarbonising heat needed to power the influx of new homes the capital needs to build to address the housing crisis, while also cutting bills for existing residents and improving local…
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Lloyds launches UK’s first heat pump mortgage
Homeowners taking out a Lloyds mortgage can now get their heating upgraded for free. The bank has partnered with Octopus Energy to cover the full cost of installing an air-source heat pump, the first time a UK lender has bundled such a green incentive into a mortgage. The move marks a major step in how…
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Heat Pumps: Transforming Commercial Climate Control
Commercial buildings demand efficient climate control systems that manage costs while maintaining comfortable environments. Heat pumps have emerged as the solution meeting these requirements across retail stores, office buildings, restaurants, and industrial facilities. Why Commercial Buildings Choose Heat Pumps Heat pumps transfer thermal energy rather than generating heat through combustion. This fundamental difference delivers significant…
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Heat pumps can cut UK home air pollution by up to 99%
UK homes are breathing cleaner air thanks to heat pumps, according to new research from the European Heat Pump Association. The report finds that replacing a gas boiler or wood stove with an air source heat pump can slash harmful pollutants by up to 99%, dramatically reducing the risk of respiratory illnesses. Experts warn that…
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Heat Pump Week 2025: 5 things you probably didn’t know about heat pumps
This year’s Heat Pump Week (29 September – 5 October) arrives at a pivotal moment for the UK’s energy future. With gas boilers being phased out in the coming years and heating accounting for a significant share of household emissions, awareness has never been more important. The campaign aims to give homeowners clear, accessible information…
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Heat Pump Week 2025: 5 things you probably didn’t know about heat pumps
This year’s Heat Pump Week (29 September – 5 October) arrives at a pivotal moment for the UK’s energy future. With gas boilers being phased out in the coming years and heating accounting for a significant share of household emissions, awareness has never been more important. The campaign aims to give homeowners clear, accessible information…