Are heat pump systems really environmentally friendly?
A. Yes. In the UK, there is now a strong move towards alternative technologies that are sustainable and environmentally much more acceptable. It has been calculated that 40% of CO 2 emissions are derived from the heating of buildings. By using renewable sources of energy to heat your property you can help to reduce these emissions, particularly when compared to burning fossil fuels such as oil. Most electricity suppliers are now offering ‘clean green’ electricity from a renewable energy source and, if you use this to power your heat pump, your property will be totally heated from renewable energy with zero carbon emissions.
