There should be two elements that determine sustainable energy: it must not have an adverse effect on the environment and it must be produced in such a way that it doesn’t compromise resources for future generations. So what is a renewable energy heat source?
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The honest verdict on the efficiency and sustainability of air source heat pumps in the UK
When we committed to installing an air source heat pump (ASHP), we had reservations whether it would heat the house sufficiently. At the same time, we wanted to move away from oil so that we could be more sustainable and reduce our carbon footprint. So we took the plunge.
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Air source heat pump cost
I’ve received a number of questions about how much our central heating system upgrade set us back, so this post discusses how much our air source heat pump cost.
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Caernarfon Air Source Heat Pump Reliability and Errors
During the course of spring and summer we experienced very few issues with our air source heat pump. Since November, when the temperatures dropped significantly, we’ve started getting regular errors and outages, which has brought our air source heat pump’s reliability into question.
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Snow, blue skies and our central heating
We had our first snow of the winter followed by a day of brilliant blue skies – both were icy cold. The juxtaposition of these days has, however, created a clear picture of the effectiveness of our air source heat pump central heating.
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