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Could this be the beginning of the end for your energy bill?

November 7, 2025November 8, 2025 By David Strahan Comment Closed

Winter is coming, energy debt is at an eight-year high and more than half of British households are planning to ration their energy use. But for some there’s no need to worry, since they will pay absolutely nothing for their energy bill – they may even be paid by their supplier. (more…)...

Why heat pump manufacturers should stop rattling their tin mug

November 22, 2024December 7, 2024 By David Strahan Comment Closed

The good news is that heat pump installations in Britain are accelerating. The bad news is that we still won’t hit our target of 600,000 per year by 2028. What to do? At a recent round table event in London, the Heat Pump Association, the manufacturers’ trade body, and Mitsubishi Electric laid the blame squarely on the price of electricity. (more…)...

How to install a heat pump: a step by step guide

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 By David Strahan Comment Closed

Contrary to what you may have heard or read elsewhere, there has never been better time to install a heat pump. Indeed, there may never be another quite as good. (more…)...

I’m a happy heat pumper

January 14, 2024October 14, 2024 By David Strahan Comment Closed

Heat pumps have copped some bad press recently and it’s time to redress the balance. I installed one in early 2022 and I love it. It is quiet, economical to run and keeps the house toasty. In my experience, there is nothing not to like. (more…)...