Explore Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) and discover whether your home could benefit from a more efficient, lower-carbon heating solution.
At Eco Grants Expert, we help homeowners understand their heating options, available government support and the steps involved in moving towards a more energy-efficient home.
We have experience helping homeowners access support through the ECO4 scheme and with a range of heating and insulation improvements designed to make homes more energy efficient.
Our experience includes support with:
This experience allows us to help homeowners understand the different options available for improving the energy efficiency and heating performance of their homes.
A Lower-Carbon Way to Heat Your Home
An Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) is a low-carbon heating system that uses energy from the outside air to provide heating and, where designed to do so, hot water for your home.
Instead of burning gas, oil or another fuel to generate heat, a heat pump uses electricity to move heat from the outside air into your home.
Air Source Heat Pumps can provide an alternative to traditional heating systems and can help homeowners move towards a lower-carbon way of heating their property.
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There is no single solution that is right for every property.
Your options may depend on:
Whether you are considering an Air Source Heat Pump, Solar PV, Battery Storage, Solar Inverter, Boiler, Insulation or Central Heating, getting professional advice can help you understand your options before making a decision.
Working Closely With North West Energy Grants Limited
We work closely with North West Energy Grants Limited, our installation partner and MCS-certified installer.
Where an Air Source Heat Pump installation is suitable and eligible, North West Energy Grants Limited can support the technical and installation side of the process.
MCS certification is an important requirement for eligible installations under relevant government support schemes, subject to the applicable scheme rules and property eligibility.
Yes. Solar panels and heat pumps can work together because an Air Source Heat Pump uses electricity. Solar generation can help provide some of the electricity needed to operate the system.
The suitability of the combination depends on the property’s energy requirements and the design of both systems.
Eligible air-to-water heat pumps can qualify for support through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in England and Wales, subject to the scheme’s eligibility and technical requirements.
The current standard BUS grant for an eligible air-to-water heat pump is £7,500, while certain eligible off-gas-grid properties may qualify for £9,000.
No.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is designed to support eligible low-carbon heating technologies. Solar PV is a separate technology and should not be presented as a BUS-funded measure.
Other funding, finance or export arrangements may be available depending on your circumstances.
Yes. Solar panels can still generate electricity on cloudy days, although generation is generally lower than during periods of strong sunlight.
No. A solar PV system can operate without battery storage.
However, a battery can allow you to store surplus electricity generated during the day and use it later, potentially helping you make greater use of your solar generation.
A solar inverter converts the DC electricity generated by solar panels into AC electricity that can be used by your home’s electrical system.
In many cases, a battery can be added to an existing solar PV system.
However, compatibility and system design need to be assessed by a qualified installer.
The appropriate option depends on your property, existing heating system, energy consumption and goals.
A professional assessment can help you understand which technologies may be suitable and whether you may qualify for available support.
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