Air to water heat pumps
Homeowners or Self Build
See how Greenworks can help you with your Air to water
heat pumps?
Overview
These work in a similar way to a refrigerator – but in reverse. A heat exchanger is used to extract energy and to heat water , which is delivered to a cylinder or wet heating system.
Air to water source heat pumps work much more efficiently at a lower temperature than a standard boiler system. Therefore they are more suitable for under-floor heating and larger radiators, which give out heat at lower temperatures over longer periods of time.
Am I Eligible?
Currently with in the UK, planning permission council offices should be consulted before implementing air to water heat pumps.
Other considerations include:
- Space – Although the unit it self takes up little space it will need a place outside the building where it can be fitted to a wall or placed on the ground. It wall also need plenty of space around it on order to gain maximum air flow and supply.
- Insulation – It is essential that the building is insulated and draught proofed well for the heating system to work at maximum efficiency and prove effective.
- Combining the installation from plan or with other building work can reduce the cost of installation.
Funding and Grants
Phase 1 (available from July 2011) - RENEWABLE HEAT INCENTIVE (RHI) Premium Payment.
This is called the "RHI Premium Payment" and will be worth around £15m and available to 25,000 householders in Great Britain who install from July 2011.
The exact amounts available to consumers have yet to be confirmed. However the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have announced that the following amounts may be available:
RHI is designed to provide financial support that encourages individuals, communities and businesses to switch from using fossil fuel for heating, to renewables such as wood fuel.
- Solar Thermal - £300/unit
- Air to Water Source Heat Pumps - £850/unit
- Biomass boilers - £950/unit
- Ground Source Heat Pumps - £1,250/unit.
These are one off payments; so not annual. DECC plan to publish details of the "RHI Premium Payment" and how this will apply in May this year though recipients of this payment will need to ensure that:
- They have a well-insulated home based on its energy performance certificate;
- They agree to give feedback on how the equipment performs.
Further guidance will appear shortly once announced.
Phase 2 (available from October 2012) - RENEWABLE HEAT INCENTIVE
People in receipt of the Renewable Heat Premium Payments will be able to receive long term RHI tariff support once these tariffs are introduced, as will anybody who has installed an eligible technology since 15th July 2009.
These tariff payments will start alongside the Green Deal from October 2012 to allow a more whole-house approach to heat production and energy saving.
RHI is designed to provide financial support that encourages individuals, communities and businesses to switch from using fossil fuel for heating, to renewables such as wood fuel.
You can view or download the below brochures from Greenworks approved suppliers, before requesting an online quote.
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