A heat pump captures heat from outside and moves it into your home. It uses electricity to do this, but the heat energy delivered to your home is much more than the electrical energy used to power the system.
Electricity is becoming increasingly low carbon, as more renewable sources are connected to the electricity grid, replacing existing gas and coal power stations. This makes a heat pump an extremely low carbon heating option, and increasingly so as our electricity grid further decarbonises.
Tens of thousands of heat pumps have already been installed across the UK, and over 1.5 million heat pumps were installed across Europe in 2020 alone. The UK Government expects that millions of heat pumps will need to be installed in homes over the next 10-15 years to meet our net zero targets.
You can read more information about how a heat pump works here or explore our case studies showcasing the experiences of those who have installed a heat pump.
If you’re in Scotland, you can also use the Green Homes Network to read case studies of homeowners who’ve already switched to low carbon heating. You can also find accredited trustworthy installers in your area by using our Renewable Installer Finder.
