If you’re building a new home or creating your dream barn conversion, there’s not usually much excitement surrounding choosing the heating system. Boilers and pipework just doesn’t get homeowners blood pumping in quite the same way as a new kitchen, that glass balustrade or the latest Farrow & Ball colour chart! But Heat Pumps really are a ‘no-brainer’ for self and custom build homes.
With an impending ban on gas boilers from 2025 to help reach the Government’s target of net-zero emissions, coupled with the real possibility that all homes that have a gas boiler could face a dreaded ‘carbon tax’ at some in the future; a financial penalty that aims to bring under control the fact that 14% of UK greenhouse gases come from our homes, then installing a heat pump now really is the common-sense option.
New, innovative models for mortgages and home finance options for energy efficient measures and upgrades are also being discussed and debated across the City. Views are that lower carbon homes will get better mortgage rates in the future, with higher sales values. Interestingly, IMS came across the first instance of a request by a self-build provider to meet minimum SAP and Environmental Impact ratings this week (9th September 2021).
For those involved in self or custom builds installing a ground, air, or water source heat pump will not only provide for 100% of the heating and hot water needs but will future proof your new home from fossil fuel price rises or other penalties.
In addition, the current financial incentive from the government in the form of Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme means that most, if not all, of the cost of installing is paid back to you over 7 years.
And for some homes on new plots, the savings based on not having a gas connection brought to site can run into the thousands! and one less utility to worry about bringing in.
If you’re doing a new build (or a significant renovation), it’s the perfect time to install these systems as you don’t have the added hassle, or cost, of re-designing the radiators or underfloor heating system, because you’re installing from scratch anyway.
IMS Heat Pumps clients have been future proofing their homes for over 20 years. We work with you, your architect or main contractor to specify the right system for your home. For custom builds and renovations, right now heat pumps really are a no-brainer!
What is a Heat Pump?
IMS Heat Pumps in conjunction with the Ground Source Heat Pump Association talk about heat pumps, what they are, how they work and bust some myths – to find out whether a heat pump is a no-brainer for you watch the video.