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fromTechCrunch
10 hours ago

Exclusive: How an over-the-air update made Quilt's heat pumps more powerful | TechCrunch

From the very beginning, we wanted to design the systems to be able to be continuously improved, updated over the air. It's a pattern that's happened in EVs and gotten a lot of traction, but no one had really done that before in HVAC,
Software development
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Want a heat pump? This startup just cut the cost in half

Jetson offers the Jetson Air heat pump, cutting typical whole-home system costs to about $15,000 and as low as $5,000 with local incentives.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'We've saved almost 10,000 in a year' - how much do solar panels cost and when will you see a return on your investment?

They're exploding in popularity, but is the investment the right choice for the way you live your life? Net-Zero Dads. That's what The Economist dubbed the middle-aged men who obsess over how their heat pumps, electric cars and solar PV panels work. Indeed, sharing the jargon-filled specs of your favourite climate toy with your neighbours is the new 'keeping up with the Joneses'.
Environment
Remodel
fromHomebuilding
1 week ago

Can you cover a heat pump to hide it from view? Experts offer their golden rules and explain why getting it wrong could be costly

Cover a heat pump only with purpose-built, airflow-permitting shelters; improper covering reduces efficiency, raises running costs, and can shorten the unit's lifespan.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Heat pumps could halve heating bills with energy system reform, study finds

Reforming electricity pricing and removing levies could halve household heating bills and save around £375 annually by making heat pumps cheaper than gas boilers.
fromHomebuilding
2 weeks ago

Experts reveal the worst places to install a heat pump - 6 areas you should avoid when fitting one in your home

One of the worst places to install a heat pump is where the outdoor unit cannot get enough airflow. If the unit is positioned in a narrow gap or tucked into a corner to make it less visible, it doesn't get the air it needs to work efficiently. Over time, that leads to reduced performance and potential reliability issues.
Remodel
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Poll finds MPs back electricity tax cuts to boost heat pump adoption

48% of MPs support cutting electricity levies to make heat pumps cheaper, while many MPs have low awareness of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
fromHomebuilding
2 weeks ago

We reveal the top heat pump mistakes experts see time and time again - the good news? All are easily avoidable

"Once you know the heat pump mistakes the experts see happening on a regular basis, you are halfway to ensuring that your own system will be one that proves to be a worthwhile investment. If you are considering installing an air source heat pump, you can expect many benefits, including lower heating bills, but to ensure you enjoy all the advantages this type of heating system can offer, there are certain mistakes to avoid."
Environment
Remodel
fromHomebuilding
3 weeks ago

Biomass boilers vs heat pumps - how to choose the best system for heating your home

Biomass boilers burn wood-based products while heat pumps derive heat from air or ground temperature.
#energy-efficiency
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago
Renovation

Getting your heat pump size right isn't just a simple equation. Here's everything your installer will need to take into account

fromHomebuilding
1 month ago
Renovation

Getting your heat pump size right isn't just a simple equation. Here's everything your installer will need to take into account

#advertising-standards-authority
#clean-energy
#uk-government
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Can a heat pump cool a house? It depends, say the experts and here's why

Heat pumps can provide both heating and cooling, but selecting the right type is crucial. Not all heat pumps are designed for dual functionality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Two misleading' heat pump adverts banned by UK watchdog

The ASA found that the two ads, which appeared online, omitted key information about the eligibility criteria for government funding available for installing the pumps.
UK news
UK news
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Octopus and British Gas go to war over 500 heat pump claims

Octopus Energy and British Gas clash over misleading heat pump pricing, with Octopus accusing British Gas of hypocrisy.
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Planning permission reform boosts UK heat pump sales

The number of people applying for heat pump grants through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme has increased by 54% in the first half of 2025 compared to last year.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Heat pump makers are ready for a rush: Will customers come?

Chris Baraniuk highlighted the urgent need to decarbonize energy systems, emphasizing the role of electric heat pumps as alternatives to gas and oil for domestic heating.
Environment
fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

Manchester to become UK's heat pump capital with historic five-year agreement

Greater Manchester aims to lead the UK in low-carbon home heating by planning the installation of 64,000 heat pumps by 2030, emphasizing a wide-reaching impact.
Renovation
#sustainability
fromHomebuilding
4 months ago
Environment

Kevin McCloud says 'heat pumps aren't good for poorly built, leaky houses... but neither are gas boilers'

fromHomebuilding
4 months ago
Renovation

Everything you need to know about heat pumps: Michael Holmes speaks to renewable energy expert David Hilton in an exclusive Masterclass

fromHomebuilding
4 months ago
Environment

Kevin McCloud says 'heat pumps aren't good for poorly built, leaky houses... but neither are gas boilers'

fromHomebuilding
4 months ago
Renovation

Everything you need to know about heat pumps: Michael Holmes speaks to renewable energy expert David Hilton in an exclusive Masterclass

fromHomebuilding
3 months ago

IKEA moves into the UK home energy market with new heat pump range

"Sustainable living should be affordable and accessible. With heat pumps, we're helping people take meaningful action on climate change - right from their own homes."
Renovation
#noise-pollution
fromHomebuilding
3 months ago
London politics

Ed Miliband's neighbours complain about heat pump plans due to noise concerns

Controversy over heat pump noise highlights tension between government plans and local objections as UK pushes for low-carbon technology.
fromHomebuilding
3 months ago
Renovation

Looking for a quiet heat pump? The 10 quietest models in 2025 have been revealed

Quiet heat pumps are essential amidst rising adoption and noise concerns in built-up areas.
#bbc
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

The BBC is utterly beholden to the right. Why else would it fear a podcast about heat pumps? | George Monbiot

The BBC's censorship reflects economic interests influencing its editorial decisions, particularly regarding environmental issues like heat pumps.
fromHomebuilding
4 months ago
Podcast

BBC bosses tell Evan Davis to quit heat pump podcast claiming it was too 'political'

The BBC canceled The Happy Heat Pump Podcast due to concerns about public controversy surrounding heat pumps.
fromSilicon Canals
5 months ago

Dutch deep tech company BlueHeart Energy raises funding

We're pleased to announce our strategic investment in BlueHeart, whose innovative thermo-acoustic-based heat pump technology complements our best-in-class scroll compressor portfolio.
European startups
London politics
fromianVisits
5 months ago

Gas boilers now biggest source of air pollution in central London, study shows

ULEZ has reduced vehicle pollution in London, revealing gas boilers as the main source of remaining nitrogen oxides pollution.
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