Centrica : British Gas offering heat pump installations for £4,999 to help customers lower their emissions

British Gas has announced it will be offering heat pump installations for £4,999 to help more of its customers to lower their emissions. Heat pumps will play an essential part in the UK achieving its Net Zero goals by 2050 and British Gas has been leading the market with over 1,500 heat pumps installed to date and completing the first install to benefit from the Government boiler upgrade scheme.

British Gas started installations in the South West before rolling out installs nationwide. There are plans to incorporate Hive Active Heating controls into the proposition so that customers can manage their heating remotely and improve their energy efficiency further. The company is also installing air source heat pumps into social housing and is aiming to install up to 1,200 in the next year across private and social housing.

"We've committed to training 3,500 apprentices over the next decade, many of whom will gain specialist green skills to support with the demand that's coming"

Andrew Middleton, Managing Director, Net Zero Ventures, British Gas

Heat pump technology is widely recognised as the best immediate option for millions of off-grid, well-insulated homes, and is critical to keeping the UK on track to achieve net zero by 2050. Heat pumps are 350% efficient compared to the best boilers being 90-95%.

Andrew Middleton, Managing Director, Net Zero Ventures, British Gas, said: "Heat pumps are an essential part of the UK's journey towards a decarbonised future. While we recognise that many households are being cautious with their spending in the current climate, we're encouraging those customers who can make the move to low carbon heating to do so now, and benefit from the government incentives for early adopters.

"Installing a heat pump is one of the single best things households can do today to lower their carbon footprint. While specifications will differ to suit a variety of homes, it's important we act now to start customers on this journey. That's why we've committed to training 3,500 apprentices over the next decade, many of whom will gain specialist green skills to support with the demand that's coming."

The offer applies to a standard air source heat pump up to 7Kw and a dumb cylinder with a capacity up to 200L, along with mechanical and electrical installation. British Gas will further support customers by offering five years interest-free credit and five years warranty after installation.

• Desola Kazeem

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