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fromHomebuilding
1 week ago

How air con installation grants of 7,500 could soon be available from the government

The UK government is considering expanding its Boiler Upgrade Scheme to include air-to-air heat pumps that offer both heating and cooling amid rising summer temperatures.
Environment
#energy-efficiency
fromHomebuilding
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Getting your heat pump size right isn't just a simple equation. Here's everything your installer will need to take into account

fromHomebuilding
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Getting your heat pump size right isn't just a simple equation. Here's everything your installer will need to take into account

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fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Heat pump makers are ready for a rush: Will customers come?

Chris Baraniuk highlighted the urgent need to decarbonize energy systems, emphasizing the role of electric heat pumps as alternatives to gas and oil for domestic heating.
Environment
fromHomebuilding
2 weeks ago

Manchester to become UK's heat pump capital with historic five-year agreement

Greater Manchester aims to lead the UK in low-carbon home heating by planning the installation of 64,000 heat pumps by 2030, emphasizing a wide-reaching impact.
Renovation
Agriculture
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Free heat pump scheme aimed at boosting installations shares early findings

Hands-on training increases confidence and skills of new heat pump installers.
#sustainability
fromHomebuilding
3 months ago
Environment

Kevin McCloud says 'heat pumps aren't good for poorly built, leaky houses... but neither are gas boilers'

fromHomebuilding
3 months ago
Renovation

Everything you need to know about heat pumps: Michael Holmes speaks to renewable energy expert David Hilton in an exclusive Masterclass

fromHomebuilding
3 months ago
Environment

Kevin McCloud says 'heat pumps aren't good for poorly built, leaky houses... but neither are gas boilers'

fromHomebuilding
3 months ago
Renovation

Everything you need to know about heat pumps: Michael Holmes speaks to renewable energy expert David Hilton in an exclusive Masterclass

more#sustainability
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

IKEA moves into the UK home energy market with new heat pump range

"Sustainable living should be affordable and accessible. With heat pumps, we're helping people take meaningful action on climate change - right from their own homes."
Renovation
#noise-pollution
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fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

'Postcode lottery' for heat pump and solar approvals exposed in new data

Approval times for clean energy technologies vary significantly across the UK, affecting homeowners' ability to install heat pumps, solar panels, and EV chargers.
#bbc
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fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Dutch deep tech company BlueHeart Energy raises funding

We're pleased to announce our strategic investment in BlueHeart, whose innovative thermo-acoustic-based heat pump technology complements our best-in-class scroll compressor portfolio.
European startups
London politics
fromianVisits
3 months ago

Gas boilers now biggest source of air pollution in central London, study shows

ULEZ has reduced vehicle pollution in London, revealing gas boilers as the main source of remaining nitrogen oxides pollution.
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

montamo raises 6M to boost Germany's green energy push; aims to train and hire 1,000+ people in 5 years - Silicon Canals

montamo, founded in 2023, has raised €6M to become a top installer of heat pumps and energy transition assets in Germany.
Startup companies
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Exclusive: Palmetto wants software developers to electrify America using its AI building models | TechCrunch

Palmetto is leveraging AI and software to assess residential solar panel and heat pump needs without on-site visits.
Renovation
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Ask the remodeler: Heat pump has become a noisy neighbor

Low-frequency noises from heat pumps can disturb nearby homes.
Vibration-dampening pads may help reduce sound transmission.
Sound-deadening insulation can be added to a roof built over the units.
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

What is the cheapest way to heat a home in France?

The French government’s efforts to aid low-income households with heating costs include initiatives like cheque energy and an energy shield, though heating bills remain high.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Heat pump scheme for Edwardian social housing aims to bust low-carbon myths

The Sutton Dwellings project in Chelsea demonstrates that ground source heat pumps can efficiently heat older buildings, countering misconceptions about their suitability and installation.
London
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