Getting an air source heat pump fitted - the cheapest option - averages £13,000, meaning government discounts have been vital to get homeowners interested. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has been slow to take off, with heat pump installations currently a third behind government targets. Air source heat pumps convert air from outside to water which heats your home via radiators or underfloor heating. Ground source heat pumps transfer heat from the ground outside to heat your home. 'Heat pumps are a proven, scalable option for decarbonising heat and we’re making heat pumps a more attractive option by working to lower the price of them.'

Source: Daily Mail May 09, 2023 19:30 UTC