Episode 9 of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings Whether it’s worth waiting any longer to install a heat pump depends on two considerations: Is the technology at today’s level ready for satisfactory...
Author - Marek Miara
Marek Miara
Isn’t heating with heat pumps too expensive?
Episode 8 of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings with economic considerations on operating costs However ecologically sound a technology may be, it will only gain acceptance if it brings economic benefits to...
How ecological are heat pumps in existing buildings?
Episode 7 of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings To mitigate the consequences of climate change, a drastic decrease in CO2 emissions is essential. As part of the “European Green Deal”, European...
How well have heat pumps performed in practice in partially refurbished and unrefurbished buildings?
Episode 6 of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings with two exemplary houses Good examples make complex topics more accessible. But what would be a “good” example of an old building with a heat pump...
How much does the use of back-up heaters reduce the efficiency of heat pumps?
Episode 5 of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings Heating systems with heat pumps are usually equipped with a direct-electric back-up heater. Usually, the electric back-up heater takes over the heat supply from...
