Future-proof your heating against rising energy costs
Energy prices continue to rise year after year. Upgrade to an energy-efficient heat pump and reduce your exposure to inflation while lowering your heating bills and carbon footprint for the long term.
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Protect Yourself From
Rising Energy Costs
See How Inflation Impacts Your Bills
Over time electricity prices historically rise around 5.7% every year.
This calculator provides an illustrative estimate based on assumed energy price inflation and system performance. The example assumes a seasonal efficiency factor for demonstration purposes only. Actual savings will depend on your current energy usage, fuel type, tariff, and system specification.
Results should not be considered a guarantee of savings.
Use the calculator below to see how renewable energy protects your future bills.
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Total Savings
Energy prices rise every year. Installing renewable energy early limits future cost exposure.
*Based off an electrical savings of 70%
What is a Heat Pump?
A heat pump is a low‑carbon, energy-efficient heating system that extracts heat from the air, ground, or water outside your property and transfers it into your home to provide heating and hot water. Unlike traditional heating systems, which generate heat by burning fossil fuels, heat pumps move existing heat using electricity, making them far more environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
Even when temperatures are low, heat pumps absorb heat from the outside, compress it to increase the temperature, and distribute it through your central heating system, whether that’s radiators, underfloor heating, or your hot water cylinder. This process is highly efficient because heat pumps are designed to provide efficient, consistent heating. However, running costs will vary depending on your current heating system, energy tariffs, and usage patterns. In some cases, particularly when replacing mains gas systems, running costs may be similar or higher.
Installing a heat pump provides both immediate and long-term benefits. You’ll reduce your reliance on fossil fuels, lower your carbon footprint, and enjoy consistent, comfortable heating throughout your home. A heat pump my improve energy efficiency compared to some traditional heating systems. However, any potential savings depends on your property, insulation, existing fuel type, and usage. In many cases, financial savings alone may not offset installation costs.
Heat pumps also enhance the value of your property, as low‑carbon, energy-efficient homes are increasingly desirable. For households looking to take advantage of government support, schemes like the BUS grant can make installing a heat pump more accessible, covering a portion of the installation costs and accelerating your transition to greener energy.
Going green isn’t just about immediate savings—it’s about creating a sustainable energy future. Heat pumps use electricity to transfer heat into your home and remain reliant on the electricity grid. While they can form part of a lower-carbon heating system, they do not make the property energy independent. Running costs will depend on the electricity prices and usage.
This not only improves your household’s energy independence but also provides a way to benefit financially while contributing to a cleaner environment. Heat pumps may help improve heating efficiency and provide more consistent performance over time. However, they do not protect against energy price increases, as they rely on electricity from the grid. Future costs will depend on market energy prices and individual usage.
Properly designed and professionally installed, heat pumps provide reliable, future-proof heating that’s efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective, giving homeowners long-term peace of mind and a clear path toward energy independence.
Protection against raising energy costs
One of the biggest challenges facing UK households today is energy price inflation. Historically, electricity prices have increased by an average of approximately 5.7% per year, driven by global energy demand, infrastructure investment, and the transition away from fossil fuels.
While short-term price fluctuations occur, the long-term trend has consistently shown that energy becomes more expensive over time.
Installing a heat pump now allows homeowners to get ahead of these rising costs.
Because heat pumps operate at significantly higher efficiency levels than traditional gas or oil boilers, they require far less energy to produce the same level of heating.
This means:
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Your heating becomes more predictable and controllable
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Future bill rises have a smaller financial impact on your household
In simple terms, every year you delay upgrading, you continue heating your home using systems affected more heavily by energy inflation. While improved efficiency may contribute to lower energy usage in some cases, this does not guarantee that installation costs will be recovered through savings.
Quick Snapshot of how it works and the benefits
How Do Heat Pumps Work?
Heat pumps operate using a simple but highly effective process:
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Heat is absorbed from the outside air, even in cold weather
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This heat is compressed to raise its temperature
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The heat is then transferred into your central heating system
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Warmth is distributed through radiators, underfloor heating, and your hot water cylinder
Because heat pumps move heat rather than create it, they can deliver up to three times more energy than they consume.
Benefits of Installing a Heat Pump
Choosing a heat pump through the BUS scheme offers a range of long‑term benefits:
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Lower carbon emissions and a greener home
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Reduced reliance on fossil fuels
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Improved energy efficiency
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Consistent, comfortable heating
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Increased property appeal as low‑carbon homes become the norm
With correct design and installation, heat pumps provide reliable, future‑proof heating for years to come.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a Government‑backed initiative designed to help homeowners and businesses replace their existing boiler with a low‑carbon heating system, such as a heat pump.
Through the BUS scheme:
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Your existing boiler is completely replaced with a heat pump
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Significant Government funding is available if you qualify
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The cost of installation is heavily subsidised
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Heat pumps can be installed in both domestic and non‑domestic properties
While a customer contribution is required, the level of funding available makes heat pumps far more accessible than ever before.
👉 You can check your eligibility by completing our BUS qualification form
