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"Climate Change will impact us all, and it is my belief that everyone, both individuals and businesses, have the power to take positive actions, either small or large, to abate Climate Change."

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February 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Ridiculous suggestions - Who in their right mind would go to the pub or theatre on a bike?
What about parents who have to drop one child at one school and another child at another school? Or parents with mobility issues?
January 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I am already talking with a UK company who have apparently secured the distribution rights for solar PV for balconies from the German manufacturer.
Let’s see how it goes.
January 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
That’s a proper project. Excellent. 👍
January 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Sounds like an excellent set up. 👍
January 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Do you really have to make the journey in under 2 hours?

Why not just make the existing journey more pleasurable?

More comfortable seating, better internet connectivity, better catering…basically provide an enhanced service so passengers enjoy are more pleasurable journey.
January 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
That just shows the pricing of HP’s is driven by suppliers/installers.
January 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Solar thermal for your hot water next then? 👍
January 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
HP's do work if designed and installed correctly.
'Salespeople' will sell their products - more training is needed in this sector.
You shouldn't buy a HP from one sitting of a 'salespersons sales pitch'. Get an independent survey with heat loss calcs and current insulation/requirements.
January 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Ok. Thats a gas stove though, not your heating.

Have you removed your gas stove and now use electricity for cooking?
January 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Ask the questions and record the answers and get proof too.

Reputable suppliers and installers will have no issues answering these questions and providing proof.

The first steps are the retrofit assessment and heat loss calcs, and independent project management.
January 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
How are you improving the indoor air quality? Do you have an air filtration system?
January 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A few questions to ask when researching HP supplier/ installer:
1. How long in HP business?
2. Do they have Public Liability/Professional Indemnity insurance?
3. How many installs have they successfully completed, without issues?
4. What is their ‘Dispute & Resolution’ policy?
January 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
There’s no doubt those in the HP sector will be driving the prices up taken the subsidies available.

I have no issue companies making a reasonable profit, I fear that’s not the case though!

Interesting figures re: HP’s and Spain though. Thanks.
January 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
HP's do work if designed and installed correctly.
'Salespeople' will sell their products - more training is needed in this sector.
You shouldn't buy a HP from one sitting of a 'salespersons sales pitch'. Get an independent survey with heat loss calcs and current insulation/requirements.
January 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The costs of supplying and installing a domestic HP does need to looked at as they seem to me ‘priced’ in accordance with the UK grant?
January 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
That looks like a great initiative.
January 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
You are most welcome.
If you need any more advice, please ask. I am happy to help.
January 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
My advice:
1. Get a retrofit assessment to ascertain the state of the building fabric - what, if any, insulation upgrades are needed.

2. Get heat loss calculations done. Great advice here: www.heatgeek.com/heat-losses/

3. Research installers,choose one,and get the project managed independently.
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January 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
HP's do work if designed and installed correctly.
'Salespeople' will sell their products - more training is needed in this sector.
You shouldn't buy a HP from one sitting of a 'salespersons sales pitch'. Get an independent survey with heat loss calcs and current insulation/requirements.
January 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Fabric first and homeowner education is the only approach to installing a HP.
Some companies place 'fabric' at 4th or 5th on the list...quite odd really. Like trying to collect water in a sieve! Not in all cases though.
A planned approach with well designed installed insulation and the HP👍
January 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM