Green home energy: alternative ways to heat your home
Originally published 19 November 2020. Some figures and rules have since changed - see our latest guides.
Heating your home is one of the biggest household expenditures. Based on 2019 prices, Ofgem estimated the average home spent about £104.50 a month, or £1,254 a year, on heating and electricity. Energy prices have moved significantly since.
Home heating is not something you can go without. But you may want to get control of your heating costs and energy consumption. Green home energy is worth exploring for alternative ways to heat your home.
Are there alternative ways to heat your home?
Switching away from gas or electric home energy can save money and give you control, because the energy you use is self-generating. Two alternative home heating options that are becoming more popular are:
- Air source heat pumps
- Solar thermal technology
Reduce your carbon footprint and your energy bills
There is an initial investment for these green energy measures. But once they are up and running, your energy bills and carbon footprint are slashed for good, because these methods use free energy resources, air and sunlight.
Solar thermal energy
Solar thermal technology captures the sun’s energy and turns it into hot water. Domestic solar thermal systems use collectors on the roof to absorb radiated energy from the sun. This energy heats fluid, which is pumped around and collected in a hot water cylinder.
Air source heat pumps
Fitted outside the home, the pumps use environmental air to generate heating and hot water. Heat pumps extract thermal energy from the air, which is then converted to generate heating and hot water for your home. They are one of the most economical, effective and environmentally friendly methods, using much less energy than other types of home heating.
How do I get green home energy?
If you want to explore alternative ways to heat your home, our team can assess which home energy measures are best for your property.