DOMESTIC AIR CONDITIONING When
coupled with the latest controls, which
enhance energy effi ciency by working with time of use tariff s, feature weather
compensation and even adjust CO2 levels based on the
number of people in the room, EAHPs off er a cost- eff ective year- round climate control
solution for the modern home.
Future Homes Standard
Delivering an all-in-one solution, with no need for an outside unit, is a big tick for mass deployment, something that has come to fore following Labour’s ambitious housebuilding targets. While EAHPs are an obvious choice for fl ats and apartments, they may also better meet the needs of the most effi cient of homes – with heat losses coming down to negligible levels, heat pumps for larger new build properties will need to be much smaller than at present; detached 4-beds built to the Future Homes Standard may get away with 2kW heat pumps, and will need ventilation and possibly cooling owing to their more ‘passive’ nature. It is likely that we will see EAHPs used more widely across all types of new build in the coming years.
Increased demand for home cooling solutions
There has been a notable increase in demand for home cooling solutions in the UK, particularly air conditioning (ac) systems. This trend is largely attributed to rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves. A survey conducted in August 2024 revealed that 95% of estate agents have observed a growing interest from buyers seeking homes equipped with built-in air conditioning systems. Additionally, 88% of these agents reported an increase in properties coming to market with such installations. Despite this growing demand, only about 5% of UK homes currently have air conditioning installed. Experts caution against a widespread adoption of air conditioning due to potential increases in carbon emissions and the strain on the energy grid. They advocate for a “passive-fi rst” approach to cooling, emphasising improved insulation, eff ective ventilation, and the use of shading to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Where mechanical cooling is required, EAHPs and other hybrid low carbon heating and cooling solutions off er a more sustainable alternative to traditional air conditioning.
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