The offering includes a standard 7kw ASHP and a dumb cylinder up to 200L. It also covers mechanical and electrical installation, plus five years of interest-free credit, and a five-year warranty.
British Gas has installed 1500 of its air source heat pumps since January 2022. The company has a target of 20,000 installations each year by 2025.
The Government has boosted the rollout of green home upgrades by launching the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which offers up to £5,000 in support to replace gas boilers.
Heat pumps are an essential part of the UK’s journey
“Heat pumps are an essential part of the UK’s journey towards a decarbonised future,” said Andrew Middleton, managing director, Net Zero Ventures, British Gas.
“While we recognise that many households are being cautious with their spending in the current climate, we’re encouraging those customers who can make the move to low carbon heating to do so now, and benefit from the government incentives for early adopters.”
British Gas is also planning to offer Hive Active Heating controls to enable customers to manage their heating remotely. The company is also installing air source heat pumps into social housing and is aiming to install up to 1,200 in the next year across private and social housing.
Installing a heat pump is the single best thing households can do
“Installing a heat pump is one of the single best things households can do today to lower their carbon footprint,” added Middleton.
“While specifications will differ to suit a variety of homes, it’s important we act now to start customers on this journey. That’s why we’ve committed to training 3,500 apprentices over the next decade, many of whom will gain specialist green skills to support with the demand that’s coming.”