Why Should Your Business Switch To A Heat Pump?

What are the operating costs of heat pumps? Let’s consider an example based on average values in France. An air-source heat pump can produce 4 kWh of heat for every 1 kWh of electricity supplied. For instance, if we say the average heating demand for a 4-person family (100 square meters) in France is around 16,000 kWh, then the heating cost for this family using an electricity cost of 0.16 euros per kWh would be 2,560 euros. With a heat demand of 16,000 kWh, and a heat pump producing 4 kWh of heat for every 1 kWh of electricity, this indicates that we would need approximately 4,000 kWh of electricity to heat a typical household with a heat pump. Calculating at a cost of 0.16 euros per kWh, the annual heating cost with a heat pump would be around 640 euros.

 

Are government grants making heat pumps affordable?
While heat pump technology can be expensive, government subsidies from programs like the UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provide funding of up to £5,000 for heat pump installations, helping to reduce the required investment. Furthermore, heat pumps are more than four times more efficient than other heating solutions. In the long term, increased efficiency makes owning a heat pump system economically viable.

 

How environmentally friendly are heat pumps?

Your clients will want to know how much of an impact their heat pump will have on the environment. Heat pumps are one of the most effective ways for homes or businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) notes that in the EU alone, heat pumps can help reduce over 9 million tons of CO2 emissions. Compared to gas boilers, heat pumps can also reduce CO2 emissions by 35-65%. The environmentally friendly refrigerants used in heat pumps also significantly lower the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of heating systems.

 

Are heat pumps complicated and require more maintenance?

Heat pumps are designed to operate even in cold temperatures, efficiently providing heating and hot water. They can work effectively even in temperatures far below freezing. With regular maintenance, heat pumps can operate efficiently for 20-25 years, providing heating for homes or small businesses.

 

Considerations for businesses installing heat pumps

When it comes to heating, homeowners and small businesses often look for cost-effective and convenient options. While heat pumps offer these advantages through high efficiency, government incentives, and long lifespans, clients considering heat pump installations should also think about other factors. Heat pumps will make your clients feel better knowing they’re contributing to environmental protection. By gaining more information about heat pumps and providing your clients with the information they need, you can become a vital part of this transformative shift towards renewable energy heating. To become a certified heat pump installer, be sure to contact local organizations like the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) in the UK. Once certified and registered by such local organizations, clients will find you more easily through websites and other resources. It’s time to start helping your clients switch to efficient and eco-friendly heat pumps, and now you know where to begin.