Rob Ritchie, a retired chemist, proudly claims his heat pump ranks second on HeatPumpMonitor.org, emphasizing its great efficiency in the UK.
Heat pumps are praised for their potential to reduce global CO2 emissions by 500 million metric tons, according to the International Energy Agency.Stock image of a single heat pump or compressor unit outside a modern house to provide air conditioning or warmth.On the outskirts of the Peak District in northern England, a 100-year-old house boasts a cutting-edge heat pump that’s making waves in the energy efficiency community.
“Achieving a COP of 5 or above is absolutely incredible,” says Emma-Louise Bennett, active transition support lead at Viessmann, the company behind the heat pump. In comparison, average heat pump COPs in the UK typically range between 2 and 3. To join the leaderboard, homeowners need to attach meters to their heating systems that record real-time data on electricity use and heat output. This monitoring setup costs between £500 and £700 but offers valuable insights into how wellhas garnered attention from numerous interested parties, including media outlets. “I don’t really want to be a celebrity on this,” Ritchie insists, but he’s happy to advocate for heat pumps. “I certainly would wave the flag for heat pumps.
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