How does Kwota… Green energy made simple work?
Kwota.. Green energy made simple has been created to help you find the perfect air source heat pump for your property. By simply entering your postcode and selecting your property with the correct EPC rating, Kwota will provide you with a selection of air source heat pumps tailored to your property based on the correct heat output required to heat your home.
What is an EPC?
An EPC is an energy performance certificate that is achieved through a survey that’s done on a property to see how well it performs with heat loss. You will be given a rating between A (very efficient) and G (least efficient). Having new windows and correct insulation is a major contributing factor for this, the better your EPC, the less your heating demands need to work heat your home; therefore costing less to run.
How can I get an up to date EPC?
EPCs must be carried out by an accredited domestic energy assessor which you can source in your area at the government’s official EPC register. Found here https://www.gov.uk/get-new-energy-certificate
What is an air source heat pump?
An air source heat pump absorbs heat from the outside air to heat your home and hot water. They can even extract heat when the air temperature reaches as low as -28°C. Air source heat pumps still need electricity to run, but because they are extracting renewable heat from the environment, the heat output is greater than the electricity input which makes them a great way to heat your home efficiently.
Is an air source heat pump right for me?
To determine if an air source heat pump is right for you, there are a few things to consider;
Do you have somewhere to put it? – You’ll need a place outside your home where a unit can be fitted to a wall or placed on the ground. The external unit is connected to an internal unit.
Is your home well insulated? – Air source heat pumps work best when producing heat at a lower temperature than a traditional boiler. So it is important that your home is well insulated to prevent heat-loss.