He is now considering installing solar panels through Octopus to help power the heat pump and reduce the home’s environmental impact further.
Jason added: “I would tell people to absolutely go for it if they have the money for the initial outlay. They should explore the Boiler Upgrade Scheme as well because that helped us. I would be green-lighting everyone to get one. So far, it has been fantastic for us.”
Government grants have played a key role in helping more households switch to heat pumps, with demand reaching record levels, according to Charlotte Snelgrove, director of low carbon tech at Octopus Energy.
“The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has been absolutely pivotal in ramping up heat pump installations across Britain, helping more households get their hands on cleaner heating,” she said.
Heat pump enquiries at Octopus jumped by 58 per cent in October. Nearly 10,000 households also applied for Boiler Upgrade Scheme vouchers in September, a record high, according to the latest government figures cited by Ms Snelgrove.
The benefits go beyond individual homes, she added: “The scheme is also strengthening UK energy security by reducing our reliance on imported gas and oil, while backing British jobs and manufacturing. Our Cosy heat pump, for example, is made right here in the UK.”
Ms Snelgrove welcomed the Government’s continued commitment to funding the technology and supporting tens of thousands of households considering a switch.
“If you’re thinking about getting a heat pump, explore your options, get the ball rolling and get your hands on the grant now.”