Heat Pumps Today

CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai www.acrjournal.uk/heat-pumps 11 H P A Info Visit: www.heatpumps.org.uk Current estimates shared with the HPA have forecasted that price competitiveness of heat pumps will continue to increase, requiring lower e ciencies of 2.53 sCOP by July for heat pumps to have lower running costs than gas boilers, compared with around 3.0 sCOP now. These figures suggest that installing a heat pump has the potential to save consumers hundreds on their energy bills all whilst providing a renewable, low carbon domestic heating option for households. Testimonials provided to the Heat Pump Association have also revealed that heat pumps make great options for hard-to-reach areas with residents looking to improve and upgrade the energy e ciency of their homes, and the technology is becoming quieter and more e cient by the day. Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Government targets outline the need to ramp up heat pump rollout and the uptick in applications to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) in recent publications has showcased the rising interest in heat pumps as a sustainable, long-term solution for heating homes and businesses whilst the figures outlined by Gemserv to the HPA have clearly estimated the impeccable financial benefits that installing them will have for consumers. The Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy’s response to the consultation on the market-based mechanism for low carbon heat shows the willingness to develop a market-led approach for low carbon heat and the scaling up of heat pump manufacturing and installation, and our member base is ready and willing to tackle the challenge head on to ensure the country can become a renewable powerhouse of domestic heat.