The Energy Saving Trust carried out a field study to monitor the performance of residential heat pumps between 2008 and 2013; their new report, The Heat Is On, can be downloaded below.
| decc_-_the_heat_is_on_report.pdf |
The study was undertaken in two phases to determine the performance of heat pumps in homes across the UK. Both air source and ground source heat pumps were included. Phase 2, undertaken from 2010–2013, undertook a comprehensive study of 44 heat pumps to investigate the variation in performance shown in Phase 1, a number of these had performed poorly. 32 sites had customised interventions undertaken and 6 new sites were installed largely in accordance with new MCS standards.
The Energy Savings Trust found results from performance monitoring were encouraging, with a general improvement in performance.
Users’ perceptions were positive: heat pump users were more satisfied with their systems after the Phase 2 interventions. A large and significant proportion stated they would recommend a heat pump to a friend.
Based upon the results of the study, the Energy Saving Trust is convinced that heat pumps can play a significant part to help the UK reach its targets for reducing carbon emissions. Heat pumps, installed to new MCS standards, can provide an effective, efficient solution for heating in many homes.
The Energy Savings Trust found results from performance monitoring were encouraging, with a general improvement in performance.
Users’ perceptions were positive: heat pump users were more satisfied with their systems after the Phase 2 interventions. A large and significant proportion stated they would recommend a heat pump to a friend.
Based upon the results of the study, the Energy Saving Trust is convinced that heat pumps can play a significant part to help the UK reach its targets for reducing carbon emissions. Heat pumps, installed to new MCS standards, can provide an effective, efficient solution for heating in many homes.
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