![]() "I understand the energy and climate crisis, but my concern is that the government is pushing this 'green alternative' that isn't cost effective."īased on the same technology as refrigerators, the air pump pulls heat out from outside air and into the house, and can be run on renewably generated electricity - making them carbon neutral. If I did it all again I wouldn't put it in at all, I would get a clean oil boiler and put solar panels in. If I had the choice I would rip it out and replace it definitely. I have to sit with a jumper on and put the log burner on which completely defeats the object. "My lounge is cold, it's 14.5 degrees despite my thermostat being set to 20. ![]() I'm fortunate that I'm in a position where I can make cutbacks, but not everyone's family can. "This year so far alone, my electric bill has reached £1461 after the government help and my direct debit each month is £650 - it's crippling. Steve Manson, 58, is facing a staggering energy bill The a company director who started using the system in July said: "I have no choice but to use it as it's my only source of heating and hot water in my house, but what we've found is that we don't think the government have really thought this through. He said that if given the choice he would "rip it out" and replace it with a more cost effective solution as he doesn't believe the government "have thought the policy through". ![]() Steve Mason, 58, spent thousands on his brand new system and has says he has seen his bills rocket despite his living room being a more 14 degrees and having to sit in layers of warm clothing. Officials are currently providing grants for up to £5,000 to home owners who remove a gas central heating and hot water system and replace it with a heat pump.īut the new system - backed by many in the green lobby - has apparently left many UK homeowners in the cold. A man who replaced his heating system with a £25,000 Government-backed 'green' heat pump says he has faced "crippling" electric bills - amounting to almost £3000 so far this winter.
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