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Renewables for UK Households

QUICK SUMMARY

Renewable heat sources are a hot topic once again and this time we have some serious deadlines. The UK is under a legal obligation to reach net zero by 2050 and the UK government seems fully behind a large scale roll out.

What does this mean for UK households? Definitely decarbonising our homes by better insulating them - so we lose less heat - and the eventual end to fossil fuels in favour of renewable heat sources. In this section we review the likely alternatives to fossil fuel heating systems and the financial incentives available to homeowners to fit renewable heating systems.

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Best Air Source Heat Pumps

Are air source heat pumps the right replacement for your gas boiler?

Heat Pump Basics

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Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The government voucher scheme for renewable heating came into effect from 1st April 2022 and currently expected to last until March 2028

BUS Grant

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High Temperature Heat Pumps

Why high temperature heat pumps might have an important role to play in decarbonising some properties.

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Hybrid Heat Pumps

The potential for hybrid heat pumps to decarbonise heating in older and larger homes

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Hydrogen vs Heat Pumps

Hydrogen v heat pumps, should it really be a battle? Vested interests are shaping the future of heat.

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Heat Pumps Price War

Thanks to competing energy providers, installation costs for a heat pump have dropped below gas boilers for the first time. 

Explore the small print

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Avoid a bad heat pump installation

Measures in place to protect you from substandard installations, but only if you use certified AND competent installers

Be safe

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Poorly performing heat pump?

How to take action if you have a poorly performing heat pump

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Smart hot water cylinders

The evolving role of the humble hot water cylinder to help us save money and decarbonise our homes 

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Timing is Everything

5 Reasons Why Timing is Crucial in Household Renovations and Adding Renewable Energy 

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Decided you want solar

Here’s 6 things you should consider about a solar installation 

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The Modern Heat Pump

What will heat pumps look like in the future?

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