Heat Pumps Today

18 Martyn Bridges, Director of Technical Communication & Product Management at Worcester Bosch answers some of the most pressing questions around heat pumps and MCS HEAT PUMPS – Your Questions Answered June | July 2021 1. What are the key benefits of a Heat Pump I should be mentioning when talking to my customers? The key benefits of heat pumps include lowering of energy bills, efficiency levels, and the fact that they are a low carbon, renewable source of energy. They also require little maintenance, do not require fuel deliveries, and make the homeowner eligible for payment under the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. 2. How does the maintenance upkeep for a Heat Pump differ to traditional heating systems? Generally, heat pumps only require professional attention every 2 or 3 years. However, if you have a mains pressure hot water cylinder installed then that may require annual servicing. 3. Are there any financial initiatives in place, such as grants or reward schemes, that can help my customers with the costs of installing a Heat Pump? Yes, the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme offers financial support for those who install heat pumps. Customers will receive RHI cash payments quarterly over seven years. The amount they receive will depend on a number of factors, including the technology you install, the latest tariffs available, and sometimes, metering. Customers can estimate how much money they could earn through RHI using the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) RHI Payment Calculator. T R A I N I N G Q & A HEAT PUMPS