With the UK government making a pledge to reduce carbon emissions, many households are now considering energy and cost-efficient home heating alternatives to traditional fossil-fuelled boilers.
The International Energy Agency states that gas boilers should not be sold from 2025 onwards if the world is to meet its target of achieving net-zero emissions by the middle of the century.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was introduced to households across the UK to decarbonise homes and create a better environment. It encourages households to replace their current heating systems with more environmentally friendly, low-carbon systems.
The government has incentivised the idea by offering households financial assistance. Households may be eligible for a grant of up to £7,500 to go towards upgrading their boiler to a new heat pump.
A £5,000 grant towards biomass heaters may be applicable to homes in rural areas where there is no gas supply and therefore a heat pump cannot be used.
Any homeowner can apply for the grant. The home must be a privately owned, residential dwelling and hold a valid EPC certificate.
The grant is issued via a voucher. These can be redeemed through an installer that meets certain requirements as outlined by the scheme.
Plumbing and Heating Suppliers
Heat pumps can heat an entire home, no matter the size. They also ensure a supply of hot water and can be used in underfloor heating systems. A ground-source heat pump sits within the ground and uses a heat exchange loop to take the heat that is naturally maintained there for use within the home.
Specialised installers can work with households who are upgrading their system, as well as providing any servicing and maintenance required in the future. For details of ground-source heat pumps and boilers Cheltenham and the surrounding areas, visit a local boiler specialist such as www.hprservicesltd.com/cheltenham-boilers/boiler-repair-cheltenham/.
As well as being the greenest available option for heating a home, ground-source heat pumps will also see households benefit from savings of between 30 and 70% on their fuel costs.