The main benefits of renewable technologies are both environmental and financial savings. Installing a heat pump and/or solar thermal collectors will achieve a reduction in the carbon footprint of the property and savings on the amount of energy used and, therefore, money.

Heat pump benefits

• ‘Free energy’ – up to 5 units of output energy for every unit input


• Proven and reliable technology with 25-year life expectancy


• Provide all underfloor heating and domestic hot water requirements


• Little, or no, ongoing maintenance


• No local carbon emissions


• Grants – Government support towards the cost of installation


• Increased resale value of the property

Solar benefits

• Energy-efficient renewable technology – helps to protect the environment


• Produces up to 60% of a household’s hot water requirements


• Suitable for new and existing homes


• Simple, reliable technology


• Low-cost investment


• Quick and easy to install


• Suitable for both domestic hot water and underfloor heating


• Grants – Government support with up to £400 towards the cost of installation