Heat Pumps news, page 3
- August 2025
E3G publishes analysis on heat pump bill savings
E3G analysis published on 28 August 2025 says four policy reforms could cut a typical household's heating bill by more than £400 a year with a heat pump instead of a gas boiler.
DESNZ consultation on the future of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme closed
A government consultation on the future of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme has closed, with industry bodies using it to press the case for hybrid heating systems to qualify for grants.
Shared ground loop GSHPs may be approved as innovation measures
Ofgem guidance confirms that from 1 August 2025 energy suppliers may apply for shared ground loop ground source heat pumps to be approved as an innovation measure under ECO4.
- July 2025
MCS launched a consultation on an air-to-air heat pump performance standard
MCS has opened a four-week consultation on a proposed standard and calculator tool for estimating the performance of air-to-air heat pump systems, with responses due by 6 August 2025.
Consultation on Clean Heat Market Mechanism Year 2 closes
The UK Government consultation on the Clean Heat Market Mechanism's second-year heat pump credit target and on naming MCS as the sole certification scheme closed on 2 July 2025, with responses now being analysed.
- June 2025
Nesta announces improved version of its heat pump cost estimator tool
Nesta has released an improved version of its free heat pump cost estimator, built on MCS installation records and EPC data, with a standalone tool and a version integrated into the Get a Heat Pump website.
Mitsubishi Electric introduces the MSZ-RZ R290 residential air conditioning system
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the MSZ-RZ R290, a wall-mounted inverter heat pump for homes and small commercial spaces that runs on R290 refrigerant with a global warming potential of 3.
Which? publishes response to DESNZ consultation on Boiler Upgrade Scheme and clean heat certification
Which? has published its response to the government's consultation on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and clean heat certification, backing MCS as sole certifier and calling for regulation of third party agreements.
IGEM responds to Boiler Upgrade Scheme consultation Part 1
IGEM has told the government that hybrid heating systems should qualify for Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants, arguing the current exclusion is a missed opportunity, and that air-to-air heat pumps should not.
NIBE showcases new S1156 PC, S1256 PC and S735C heat pumps at InstallerSHOW 2025
NIBE launched a direct-to-consumer heat pump installation route for air source systems and showed new ground source and exhaust air models at InstallerSHOW 2025.
Spending review announces Boiler Upgrade Scheme growth over four years
The June 2025 spending review confirmed that funding for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme will rise each year to 2029/30, as polling for a trade body found few households willing to pay the remaining cost of a heat pump.
- May 2025
Heat pump quantity limits in para. G.2(a) substituted by S.I. 2025/560
Amendments in force from 29 May 2025 restate how many air source heat pumps can be installed under permitted development in England, with one allowed for most homes and two for detached houses.
Permitted development rights for heat pumps relaxed in England
Changes to permitted development rights in England from 29 May 2025 removed the one metre boundary rule, raised the size limit to 1.5m3 and allowed two heat pumps on detached houses.
Point-of-sale upgrade regulations from Heat in Buildings Bill abandoned
The Climate Change Committee has confirmed that Scottish Government proposals to require home upgrades at the point of sale have been abandoned, with no replacement measures yet set out.
Grant Aerona products approved under ECO4 Innovation
Three Grant Aerona air source heat pump products were approved under ECO4 innovation measure 037, with the date of approval given as 16 May 2025 in Ofgem's register.
Alpha launches Custom Hybrid heat pump and boiler solution
Alpha has launched the Custom Hybrid, a system pairing a Magis M heat pump with E-Tec or Evoke boilers through a Hybrid Interface Kit, aimed at homes that cannot take a heat pump alone.
Panasonic launches Aquarea Home app with expanded compatibility
Panasonic has launched the Aquarea Home app for Android and iOS, adding room-by-room control and weekly scheduling across its Aquarea room products and heat pumps.
RPC issued a formal opinion on proposed permitted development rights amendments
The Regulatory Policy Committee has issued a formal opinion on government proposals to widen permitted development rights for off-street electric vehicle charge points and air source heat pumps on domestic premises.
- April 2025
Consultation on Boiler Upgrade Scheme amendments and clean heat certification opens
The government has opened a two-part consultation on changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and on making MCS the sole certification scheme for clean heat installations.
Which? launches heat pump cost savings calculator
Which? has released an online calculator showing how pairing a heat pump with a specialist electricity tariff can cut annual running costs by hundreds of pounds compared with a gas boiler.
Nesta publishes final project update on heat pump repairs, maintenance and servicing demand
Nesta's final project update on heat pump repairs, maintenance and servicing reports that most heating firms already offer the work but face skills, scheduling and profitability barriers.
Nesta and BIT publish trial findings on coordinated low-carbon heating offers
A trial of 5,525 UK homeowners finds that coordinated neighbourhood switching to low-carbon heating does not raise uptake on its own, but adding 0% interest financing does.
Resolution Foundation publishes report on home heating transition for low-income households
The Resolution Foundation finds heat pump installation is slow and skewed to wealthier areas, with most households facing slightly higher bills after switching from a gas boiler.
Welsh Government opens consultation on changes to permitted development rights in Wales
The Welsh Government consulted on changes to permitted development rights for air source heat pumps and off-street electric vehicle charging, opening on 8 April 2025 and closing on 1 July 2025.
Visit a Heat Pump passes 1,000 bookings and 900 hosts in first year
Nesta's Visit a Heat Pump service, which lets households see a working heat pump in someone's home before buying one, reported 1,030 bookings, 1,672 booked places and 912 hosts in its first year.
ClimateXChange publishes study on flow temperature reduction in Scottish homes
ClimateXChange has published research finding most Scottish homes cannot run at 55°C flow temperatures today, but 76% could after higher cost retrofit.
Extended Ecodan R290 range announced
Mitsubishi Electric has added 8.5kW, 10kW and 12kW models to its Ecodan R290 heat pump range and will phase out its Ecodan R32 units in favour of the extended line.
Gwresogi achieves MCS certification for solar PV, heat pumps and battery storage
Gwresogi, a Gwynedd installer founded in 2014, gained MCS certification in April 2025 covering solar PV, air source heat pumps and battery storage, according to an MCS case study.
Scottish Government announces PoP requirement likely dropped from Heat in Buildings Bill
The Scottish Government has said the point of purchase clean heating requirement is likely to be dropped from the Heat in Buildings Bill due in the Scottish Parliament later in 2025.
- March 2025
Boiler Upgrade Scheme scheduled to close
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme reaches its scheduled end on 31 March 2025, closing a three-year, £450m grant programme that paid up to £6,000 towards low carbon heating in England and Wales.