What are heat pumps and could they help your home save energy?
With ever growing focus on households being energy-efficient – and helping save money on fuel bills in the process – heat pumps are gaining attention.
But what exactly are they, how do they work, and what do you need to know before considering one?
What are heat pumps?
According to Jon Bonnar, managing director at Cotswold Energy Group, a heat pump transfers heat from the environment outside to provide warmth inside your home. They can also provide cooling by transferring heat outwards.
“The most common heat pumps on the market today are ground source
