Air Source Heat Pumps.
Absorbing outside heat to heat inside.
We haven’t forgotten about you, Air Source Heat Pumps.
Looking at your Nuable score, you may be wondering if there’s a renewable heating option missing? We bet it’s Air Source Heat Pumps (or ASHP). In Wales, most homes are suitable for an ASHP, we are all surrounded by the same amount of air, after all!
This renewable solution works by absorbing heat from the outside air and transferring that heat to a compressor that increases the temperature. From there, the heat makes its way through hot water and heating circuits (just like it does from a gas boiler) as a low-carbon method forwarming the home.
Whilst you won’t find reference to air source heat on our mapping pages and in our scores, rest assured it is a vital part of the renewable energy mix, and might be just the ticket for your home or development. The Products & Services and Grants & Help pages provide links for you to explore this further.
Getting scores.
The first step in joining the nu movement! Pop in your postcode and get your free score.
Finding products & services.
Get clued up on all your renewable energy options and how to get them!
Grants & Help.
We’ll show you where to get financial help and advice from government bodies, local councils or charity organisations. You don’t have to go at it alone.
Community & Advice.
Not another social network…No cat videos here I’m afraid, but plenty of like-minded people in your community that like talking, sharing and creating a renewable movement.
Is an ASHP right for my home?
Air Source Heat Pumps can extract heat even when outdoor temperatures are as low as -15°C so don’t worry if your area is known to get chilly in the winter. You will have to ensure there’s space outside your home, near a wall where an ASHP unit can be installed, other than that it’s a very straightforward install! ASHP heating systems work at a lower temperature to gas or oil boilers, this means good home insulation is key.
Renewable Heat Incentive.
The upfront cost of installation can seem daunting but know that financial support is available. For example, the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme gives homeowners that install or already have installed renewable heating technology, the opportunity to receive quarterly cash payments over seven years. Click here for more on the RHI scheme..
Its free. Its yours. Ready to go?
Nuable is your free guide to discovering renewable heat and power sources in your area. Just enter a postcode and get relevant energy scores – it’s that easy. You can even save a full report which breaks down the optimal renewable energy in any given area and how to get it. So what are you waiting for? Join us on the journey to making homes more sustainable!
