Energy-efficient heating systems
To help households reduce fuel bills and carbon emissions, the UK Government continues to invest in schemes enabling more installation of renewable energy systems which run on low-carbon fuel.
In a typical household, over a half of energy costs go towards heating and hot water. Upgrading to a more efficient system lets residents enjoy reliable, year-round comfort without high running costs.
Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)
Air source heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air and transfer it into a home’s water or heating system to provide steady, reliable warmth without burning gas or oil. Even when it feels cold outside, an ASHP can capture energy in the air and boost it to a higher temperature.
Our trained team installs a unit outside the property to draw in air, and an efficient electric compressor to transfer the heat into the central heating system i.e. radiators, underfloor heating or hot water cylinder.
By moving heat rather than generating it from scratch, an ASHP can produce more than three units of heat for every unit of electricity it uses, making it over three times as efficient as a typical boiler.
ASHPs work most effectively in well-insulated homes which have wall insulation and/or roof insulation. Switching to an air source heat pump lets residents benefit from:
- Lower energy bills: Many residents see significant savings on heating costs with potential reductions of around 40% when replacing old electric heaters.
- Year-round comfort: ASHPs work in cold temperatures and provide steady, reliable heat in every season – some models can cool homes in summer for extra comfort.
- Low maintenance & long lifespan: Air source heat pumps are built to last for 15-20 years, have few moving parts and generally only need a simple yearly service to keep running efficiently.
Andrew’s Story: Saving on bills with an ASHP
The Warmer Homes programme helps households who are struggling with heating costs by providing them with fully funded measures that improve energy efficiency and reduce bills. Swapping an old combi boiler for a new air source heat pump helped Andrew save over £300 per month on his energy costs.
Case Study: Supporting Folkestone & Hythe residents
Our inhouse installer Aran partnered with Folkestone & Hythe District Council to deliver a large-scale, whole-house retrofit project under the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Wave 2.1. The project improved the energy efficiency and comfort of over 200 properties by installing a range of upgrades, including air source heat pumps, to help reduce energy bills and carbon emissions.
High Heat Retention Electric Storage Heaters (HHRESH)
Electric storage heaters offer households a cheaper, energy-efficient alternative to regular electric heating by heating up at night (when off-peak electricity rates apply) and releasing that energy throughout the day.
Your partner for Warm Homes funding
Agility helps social housing providers, local councils and housing associations to access grant funding including the Warm Homes: Local Grant, Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund and Great British Insulation scheme (GBIS) to support the installation of home energy efficiency improvements – including solar PV, solar batteries, wall insulation, roof insulation and air source heat pumps (ASHP).
Many grants are open to a wide range of households, with some being means-tested (on income or benefits received) while others can be accessed regardless of financial circumstances. Eligibility may depend on factors such as property type, energy performance and postcode.
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