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Renewable
Air Source Heat Pump Installation Guide – what homeowners need to know
Air source heat pumps are a low carbon heating solution that homeowners can install at their homes to fulfil their heating requirements. With lots of choice, the heat pump market can be a confusing place for consumers so in this blog, we will explain some of the key considerations homeowners should be aware of when planning an air source heat pump installation.
Renewable Legislation
Do Grant heat pumps need planning permission?
When making any significant changes to a property, it is important to know whether or not planning permission is required. In this blog, we explain why most Grant heat pump installations do not need planning permission and while this blog is primarily aimed for installers and specifiers, the content will also be of interest to homeowners.
Renewable
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (formerly known as the Clean Heat Grant) is open to applicants in England and Wales currently offering grants of £7,500 towards the installation of an air source heat pump to replace their existing boiler. A temporary increase to £9,000 for eligible oil or LPG‑heated homes has been announced by the Government and will be available from 21st July 2026. To be eligible, installations must meet the Scheme criteria so to learn more about these requirements, please read this blog for the answers.
Air Source Heat Pumps
Heat Pump Grants and Incentives in the UK
In January, the Government launched its Warm Homes Plan which commits £15bn of public investment and home upgrades designed to help homes save on energy bills and reduce fuel poverty. Amongst the headlines, we want to break down what this means for homeowners and explain the financial support available for air source heat pumps.
Air Source Heat Pumps
Why Air Source Heat Pumps are perfect for new build homes
One of the ways that new build developments are making their properties more environmentally friendly is by selecting low-carbon air source heat pump central heating systems. In this blog, we will explain why heat pumps are so well suited to new build homes, outline how the Future Homes Standard will soon mandate low carbon heating systems for new builds, and explain the benefits that heat pumps can deliver to developers, their properties and the homeowners who purchase them.
Technical Air Source Heat Pumps
What electricians need to know about heat pumps
The installation of an air source heat pump is often completed by the installing engineer with the support of an electrician towards the latter stages of the install. Rob Dyer, Grant UK’s Technical Sales Support Engineer for the East of England and Midlands, shares a quick guide for electricians and what they need to know about working with heat pumps.
Renewable Technical
Dispelling the myths around heat pumps
The number of air source heat pumps being installed is increasing and as we move towards achieving net zero, these figures are only going to increase. This renewable, low carbon technology presents installers with new opportunities to develop their businesses so in this blog, we are going address some of the misconceptions that heating engineers may have about air source heat pumps.
Renewable
Warm Homes: Local Grant – a guide for local authorities
The UK Government’s Warm Homes Plan is striving to increase the uptake of cleaner home heating, reduce fuel poverty, provide warmer homes and improve the energy efficiency of thousands of homes. Within the Warm Homes Plan, two significant funding schemes are included – the Warm Homes: Local Grant and Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3. In this guide, we will focus on the Warm Homes: Local Grant, what it means for local authorities and how Grant UK can support with the supply of low carbon heat pumps.
Renewable Technical
Can you retrofit an air source heat pump?
Yes, air source heat pumps (ASHPs) can be retrofitted into existing or older properties - not just new builds. However, for the heat pump system to perform efficiently and meet the heating demand of these homes, installers must ensure sufficient energy efficiency measures are in place and that the system has been accurately designed. This blog explores the topic of retrofitting heat pumps and the important installation steps installers need to follow.
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