From Rachael Padman, Newmarket, Suffolk, UK
Heat pumps probably are the way forward, especially in new-build homes. However, in existing housing, the payback time is long. And like many green technologies, the first things the user will notice are a rise in both installation and running costs over the status quo, an increase in noise and a decrease in convenience. Heat pumps’ advantages over direct electrical heating will also decrease as we decarbonise the electricity supply. We need to be upfront about this.
