We are now being offered a grant of £7,500 to get rid of our boilers and install heat pumps – that’s a serious incentive, but are they right for your home? Heat pumps are sited outside the property so not all homes are suitable, but you don’t necessarily need a detached house or a big garden. Says Christoph Grossbaier of installers Econic: “We have installed heat pumps in terraced properties. Leah Robson, of Your Energy Your Way, said: “Heat pumps work differently from boilers, and this is reflected in the way they are used. Further help and impartial information about heat pumps is available at https://energysavingtrust.org.ukFor more about ECO Action Windsor & Maidenhead please visit ecoactionhub.co.ukThe Eco Matters Column is a community-led project run by local volunteers.

Source: Express January 14, 2024 17:02 UTC