Energy prices are going up, but did you know that a well-designed heat pump uses between three and four times less energy than a gas boiler and could save you money on your bills this winter? Ofgem have just announced the latest energy price cap increase which comes into effect in October. Ofgem report that the […] The post October energy price cap increase means a heat pump could save you over £325 on your heating bill appeared first on Evergreen Energy.| Evergreen Energy
The summer months are normally associated with warmer weather, drinks in the garden and social gatherings around the barbeque. It’s often warm enough that many peoples heating might not come on at all for a few months. So, it’s perhaps unsurprising that people don’t have thoughts of switching out their existing heating system at the […] The post Why wait till winter? Summer is the best time to switch to a heat pump! appeared first on Evergreen Energy.| Evergreen Energy
The Current Situation In 2015 the EU ruled that a discounted tax rate for energy saving materials, such as domestic solar panels and battery storage, was illegal. This week the government announced plans to bring the UK in line with this legislation which could result in a VAT increase from 5% to the standard 20% on […] The post The VAT Rise on Solar Panels appeared first on Evergreen Energy.| Evergreen Energy
Heat Pump prices Heat pump prices vary considerably but for an air source heat pump you are probably looking at something in the range of £12-£15,000 inclusive of system design and installation. That is before the £7,500 in government funding under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is taken into account. So, the actual amount typically […] The post How much does a Heat Pump cost? appeared first on Evergreen Energy.| Evergreen Energy
In the UK, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are an essential part of buying, selling and renting homes. What is an EPC rating? In short, an EPC rating is a review of a property’s energy efficiency. They’re primarily used by would-be buyers or renters to quickly see how much their energy bills will cost in their […] The post EPC ratings and Heat Pumps appeared first on Evergreen Energy.| Evergreen Energy
Today, electricity is something that most of us Brits can’t do without. From work to recreation, cooking to transport, healthcare to lighting, electricity has become irreplaceable in the modern lifestyle. It’s shocking really (pun intended). What is an electric central heating system? As you can probably guess, electric central heating systems use electricity to generate […] The post The best electric heating options for your house appeared first on Evergreen Energy.| Evergreen Energy
Assuming that it has been sized and installed correctly, a heat pump can supply more than enough heat for both space heating and hot water. However, there are a few things to be aware of if you’d like to use a heat pump for hot water and achieve high efficiency. Combining Heat Pumps and cooler […] The post Using a Heat Pump for a hot water cylinder appeared first on Evergreen Energy.| Evergreen Energy
Heating our homes with gas central heating comes with a hefty price tag. According to the Department of Energy and Climate Change, on average 60% of energy bills is spent on space heating, and a further 15% on hot water. With such a large sum of money needed to power home heating systems, finding the […] The post Top 4 alternatives to gas boiler central heating appeared first on Evergreen Energy.| Evergreen Energy
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