Ground Source Heat Pump.
Heat pumps work on the same principles as a refrigerator. Rather than generating heat by converting electricity directly into heat, they extract heat energy from the ground, water or the air. This method can generate 4 - 5 times the energy taken from the grid. They work even in low temperature conditions as even soil or ice at -15°C contains heat energy.
A typical domestic system would produce between 50 to 70% of heating needs per year and cost around £6,000 - £10,000, plus the price of the distribution system around the house, maybe another £2,000 to £4,000 depending on the size of the property.
Grant savings. A maximum of £1,200 or 30% of the relevant eligible costs, whichever is the lowest.
Please note:
There is currently a £2,500 grant cap per household for micro-generation, solar heating and other technologies. You may apply for grant towards more than one technology, subject to the maximum overall of £2,500,
In adition, before applying you are required to:
a) insulate the whole of the loft of the property to meet current building
regulations e.g. 270mm of mineral wool loft insulation or suitable alternative;
b) install cavity wall insulation (if you have cavity walls);
c) fit low energy light bulbs in all appropriate light fittings;
d) install controls for your heating system to include a room thermostat
and a programmer or timer.
