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How to cut your energy bills by 30 per cent with a heat pump (www.thetimes.com)

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[–] Blackmist 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

They'd get a lot more people onto heat pumps if they didn't block grants on any unit that can cool as well as heat.

Even then, I think I'd still want gas to heat my hot water. The electrical system can't cope with doing that on demand. I used to have a hot water tank, and I'm not going back to that. Combi boilers are so much more convenient.

Heating systems can afford to be slow though.

I'm pretty sure I saved more than this 30% (which given it's in a headline, is going to be an absolute best case scenario) by going to Agile Octopus.

[–] HumanPenguin 5 points 2 months ago

As someone fitting solar to a small boat.

Both is an option. IE have a water tank that can heat water on lower power slowly. Making use of reusable energy. And a heat bump to efficiently use it. (Not really doable on a small boat)

And fit gas (i use electric) instant water heaters at the taps. I have it set up that I can turn it on and often use if when connected to shore power in winter.

But use a tank heated by a solar dump when possible.

Given how cheap solar panels are now. (£69 for 410w panal plus shipping) if your able to fit stuff yourself. It is worth the effort.