Octopus unveils UK-made heat pump - free with grants - Energy Live News

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• peter@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  Does anyone know how you actually qualify to get it for free? I’m having trouble finding any info

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  • tony@lemmy.hoyle.me.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    You need an EPC of at least C I think. Basically things like cavity wall insulation, double glazing.

    Problem is… They can announce all they like but there are no installers. I’ve got a deposit with Octopus and even the appointment for the assessment to see if they can fit one is a month away*, and if I can the earliest they can install is middle of next year.

    • It’s a fixed price install… very reasonable but it means if they think it’s going to be difficult they just back out. There’s also the risk my house (terrace) isn’t far enough from my neighbours to avoid noise pollution and could be refused on those grounds.

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    • HeartyBeast@kbin.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      That’s really interesting, thanks. I mean it’s possible that delay is due to manufacturing ramp- up rather than lack of installers, but I think you are probably right.

      Shame. I’m in a terrace - I don’t even have cavity walls, let alone insulation.

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  • tal@kbin.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    The first page I get when googling for "Boiler Upgrade Scheme" is this:

    https://www.gov.uk/apply-boiler-upgrade-scheme

    It seems to walk you through the process.

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