With the growing focus on sustainability and reducing environmental impact, looking beyond oil or gas boilers and incorporating renewable energy sources like a heat pump or solar panels into the home heating design is a great way to future proof and achieve NZEB.
As of 1st November 2019, all new builds in the Republic of Ireland have been required to achieve NZEB regulations, so installing a heat pump will help ‘tick the box’ on the journey to zero carbon as electricity is becoming a more renewable fuel.
A typical air to water monoblock heat pump can average 400 per cent efficiency, so for every 1kW of electricity the heat pump can produce 4kW of heat.
If embarking on a new build project, work with a domestic heating designer to ensure a correctly sized heating system and gain professional advice on which heating technologies will offer your home the most efficient heating solution.
Barry Gorman
National Renewables Sales Manager, Grant Engineering
