Heating Trades Network UK
Expert consumer advice on heating and heat pumps, straight from the source
Who we are
Our mission
As installers, gas engineers, and small business owners, we speak to people every day about the choices that will impact their home.
That’s why we’ve formed the Heating Trades Network. Our mission is to provide the British public with reliable, unbiased advice on the future of home heating and cooling.
When choosing the heating and cooling system which works best for them, we know home and business owners want clarity and confidence. What will provide the most value for their energy bills, and their financial security.
In our experience, heat pumps are the best choice for the vast majority of Brits. They’re the smart investment for value, security, and comfort.
Every home in Britain is different, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach to upgrading your boiler. Consumers want to know the facts, and learn from the experiences of expert professionals and heat pump owners.
Our country-wide network of accredited installers is best placed to cut through the noise and get the best for consumers.
We’re always looking to work with people that want to add their voice: installers, media, partners, and anyone with stories about home heating should all get in touch.
The experts
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I was a gas engineer in a previous life, but set-up the Energy Training Academy in Dalkeith, Scotland, to upskill the next generation of installers - there is no doubt we can make a difference to the lives of young people by inspiring them to have a career in renewables.
The Energy Training Academy is a social enterprise which reinvests in the local community - we’ve created the Net Zero Home project where engineers and tradespeople retrain with the technologies of the future, like heat pumps. It’s been a great success in educating the public about green skills and energy efficiency.
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At R A Brown Heating Services, we design and install 21st century heating systems for comfort, low running costs and to future proof homes. I’m extremely proud of the role renewable heating has had in growing the company from the micro-business it was to the thriving SME that it is today. We now want to create the next generation of installers through supporting the rollout of the Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship.
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I have been in the heat pump industry for 12 years, starting from an apprentice, then an engineer, then project manager and finally a director. I have a keen interest in the latest renewable technologies and am passionate about providing greener, more energy efficient solutions to homes and offices across the country.
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I’ve been passionate about heating ever since my days as a gas engineer. Today, I cover heat pumps and system design at Heat Geek where we offer objective, expert advice on all aspects to consumers, businesses, and installers across the UK.
Heat Geek brings together energy engineering, business and technology expertise to empower people to revolutionise home energy at a national scale - putting community at the heart of everything we do. We work with a network of thousands of engineers in the UK. We also provide training for heat pump installers throughout the UK, ensuring they're equipped with the skills we need to upgrade our homes.
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I first came across heat pumps when working for a business development consultancy, specialising in environmentally friendly technologies, back in Sheffield in 2001. One of the first UK-based heat pump companies was my client in their early start-up phase and assisting them sparked my interest. Now, since 2016, I’ve been working in the design, supply, and install of heat pumps myself. I am also currently the Vice Chair of the Ground Source Heat Pump Association.
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After a career in IT, I worked for a company installing solar panels and heat pumps and this ignited my passion for helping people make the switch to low carbon heating. I set up Your Energy Your Way, which has grown into a successful female-led business that installs bespoke renewable energy systems for homes and businesses across the South-East.
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Established in 1992, my family business initially focused on gas heating solutions. Recognising the shifting tides of energy efficiency and sustainability, I began steering us towards the future by embracing heat pumps. Now, involved in their installation daily, I'm committed to advancing this technology. The overwhelming evidence supports heat pumps as the premier choice for home heating.
Get the facts
What is a heat pump?
Simply put: heat pumps use an electric fan to transfer warmth in the air outside and use it to heat up buildings on the inside... There is warmth in even the coldest air, and heat pumps are incredibly efficient at using it.
The technology is already in our fridges, and the AC in our cars, but in reverse! They look like any outdoor air conditioning unit you walk past every day.
Every home is different. We always advise people to chat with an accredited heat pump installer before making a decision about their future.
In our experience, heat pumps are the smart investment for value, security, and comfort when choosing to upgrade your boiler.
Value
Heat pumps can unlock affordable, efficient home heating for the long-term, without sacrificing on comfort or costs. Once installed, a heat pump can run for around 20 years. That’s twice as long as a typical gas boiler.
And thankfully, the government is stepping up to make it even easier for you to upgrade: offering people up to £7,500 to cover the cost of installation.
More funding is being made available due to overwhelming demand, grants for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme have tripled since last year, with 2024 set to be a record breaking year for applications.
Even better, more people are choosing special heat pump tariffs available from a growing number of energy providers.
67% of heat pump owners are satisfied with running costs, compared to 59% of gas boiler users.
Security
Heat pumps run on electricity. That means you could say goodbye to gas, and goodbye to paying two separate monthly energy bills.
Plus, you’re protected from unpredictable fossil price shocks outside of your control, like those that greatly contributed to the cost-of-living crisis.
Almost 60,000 people have already received funding from the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), and everyone knows that boilers are on their way out. People are securing their future with a heat pump installation.
Comfort
Heat pumps work in all kinds of weather, and all kinds of buildings.
And they're taking off in Britain: from Victorian houses, to mid-century and modern homes, from schools and elderly care homes in Orkney, to entire communities in Cornwall. You can check whether a heat pump is suitable for you here.
Heat pumps provide the comfort and warmth you expect, while producing three to five times more energy efficiency.
Lastly, they’re quiet, producing about as much noise as a typical gas boiler.
73% of heat pump owners are at least as satisfied with their heat pump compared to their previous heating system.
Your most pressing heat pumps questions, answered
Watch the videos below to hear directly from the people who install them every day.
Why choose a heat pump?
Are heat pumps cheaper than a gas boiler?
How does a heat pump installation work?
Will a heat pump keep my home warm?
Do heat pumps work in older buildings?
How noisy are heat pumps?
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