Research from Bellway and the University of Salford shows that air source heat pumps can operate over four times more efficiently than gas boilers in new homes. At a typical winter temperature of 5C, heat pumps deliver 4.71 units of heat for every unit of energy consumed, compared to 0.9 units from gas boilers. This study highlights the potential for heat pumps to reduce emissions and support the UK's net-zero transition as the Future Homes Standard is set to take effect in 2027.
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