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Can oil and LPG homes qualify for the new £9,000 heat pump grant?

This article explains the off-gas test, eligible systems, evidence, costs and what the 31 March 2027 deadline means.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse

Air source heat pump costs in 2026: what will you really pay?

Official figures show the typical total, but radiators, cylinders, electrics and building work can move the final bill.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse

Heat Pump Grants Explained: Who Qualifies and How to Apply in 2026

Confused by the latest heat pump grants? This article explains who may qualify, which systems are covered and how an installer applies on your behalf.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse

Will your existing radiators work with an air source heat pump?

Some existing radiators can stay. Learn how heat loss, water temperature and radiator output decide which need changing.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse

Can a specialist heat pump tariff cut your running costs in 2026?

Specialist tariffs can lower heat-pump costs, but only when cheap hours, peak rates and your heating pattern line up.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse

Will an Air Source Heat Pump Be Cheaper to Run Than Gas in 2026?

See the break-even efficiency a heat pump needs to match gas, and how tariffs, boiler efficiency and design change it.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse

Do you need to insulate before fitting an air source heat pump?

Full insulation is not always essential. Here’s how to decide which home improvements should come before a heat pump.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse

Heat pump quote checklist: what to fix, clear and collect at home

Use a printable checklist to prepare for a heat pump survey, compare quotes and avoid fixing the wrong things too soon.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse