UK homes more suitable for heat pumps than expected

Monday 27 Jan 2025
Alt text coming shortly

A new study has found that up to two-thirds of UK homes could be fitted with heat pumps with no additional home upgrades required.

The research looked at diagnostic data from around 4,600 boilers to evaluate the viability of installing heat pumps with no changes made to existing radiators or insulation. It found that just under one-third could operate with low temperature heat pumps (LTHPs), while up to two-thirds of the homes would be suitable for high temperature heat pumps (HTHPs).

Read more in The Engineer here