ESOL Magazine June 2014 | Page 7

Advantages       Ground source heat pumps (also known as GSHP) could lower bills, if they fully replace electric heating. Could provide with an income through the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive. Could also lower your home’s carbon emissions, depending on which fuel it replacing. Does not require fuel delivery. Can heat your home and provide hot water. Needs little maintenance – they are called ‘fit and forget’ technology. Made by Alina Vinogradova In conclusion, it’s been so successful scheme around the world, for example USA which has the highest percentage of homes where people applying GSHP technology and remain leading country and continues to pick up the popularity in the rest of the world. I would recommend GSHP for UK homeowners who can install this system with costs around £11,000 to £15,000. Made by Alina Vinogradova Running costs will depend on a number of factors – including the size of your home and how well insulated it is. You may also be able to receive payments for the heat you generate using a heat pump through the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive. From August 2011, you may be able to get help with the installation costs of GSHP through the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme. Bibliography Russian Innovation Company  http://www.insolar.ru/comp_insolar_inve st.php WIKIPEDEA  http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A2%D 0%B5%D0%BF%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0 %B2%D0%BE%D0%B9_%D0%BD%D0 %B0%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%81 1. Wikimedia  http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:V entilation_unit_with_heat_pump_%26_gr ound_heat_exchanger.png