However , while the present definition of the term is now widely understood to mean reducing emissions and improving the efficiency of buildings for the benefit of the owner , the resident and indeed the planet ; green does not only represent nature and health or being environmentally aware . Green represents birth , new beginnings and newness ; green also represents wealth and prosperity . And , for the latest green energy and renewable technology that savvy property developers and installers are turning to - in order to cut down CO2 emissions and slash utility bills - Air Source Heat Pumps represent all of the above . That ’ s why this month ’ s Seven Things is dedicated to how seven different stakeholders can feel the benefit from lucrative business opportunities to savvy homeowners …

1 : Anyone and everyone eco

First things first , no matter where you are in the property ‘ food chain ’, energy efficiency and eco-conscious buildings – residential or commercial – are a solution to strive for . The Air Source Heat Pump takes in air from outside to heat a liquid refrigerant . Using electricity , the pump compresses the liquid to increase its temperature . This then condenses back into a liquid to release stored heat . Heat is sent to radiators or underfloor heating ; the remainder is stored in a hot water cylinder to be used for showers , baths and taps . Cost effective to the user and at a much lower cost to the environment , when it comes to renewable energy , Air Source Heat Pumps offer almost immediate savings to the consumer and a future proof way to heat homes and other premises .

2 : A big tick for bill payers

Air Source Heat Pumps tick all the boxes for eco-conscious home and business owners as they provide efficient , green energy without the use of fossil fuels . In terms of economical savings , the everyday cost of heating and hot water is lower , which is something that no bill payer will ever turn down . And , if further incentive is required , due to the Government ’ s Renewable Heat Incentive scheme , property owners having an Air Source Heat Pump can claim more than £ 13,000 towards the cost of the switch over , tax-free . Furthermore , for installation companies , not only being aware of these benefits and incentives helps you help your customers and could be something you add to your own product portfolio , either through commission by recommendation or via an extra service your staff can provide .

3 : Multitude of benefits for multioccupancy properties

In fenestration , the raw materials we use , how they are manufactured , the life span of them , plus the instalment and upkeep of them are incredibly important . When all the fenestration installations are as energy efficient as possible from top to bottom of the building however , from A rating to u-Value , and it seems

there ’ s nothing left to improve , Air Source Heat Pumps are the next logical step to further ‘ clean ’ the energy that we strive so hard to keep in the building . And , for multioccupancy buildings and residential properties such as student halls , warden-controlled flats , work ‘ digs ’ to name a few , the consumption of energy is often very costly for all involved . Therefore clean , ‘ cheap ’ energy is not only effective , it ’ s essential .