This first-of-its-kind project will pave the way for a large-scale, Somerset-wide roll-out of heat pump installations in homes.
Initial phases will focus on rural locations (see list below) in the southeast of Somerset, with planned expansion into the whole of the county in due course. Phase B will see homeowners in Curry Rivel have the opportunity to take part in the scheme.
Thermly will help homeowners install heat pumps quickly and easily, enabling an energy efficient, low carbon way to heat homes and futureproofing them for years to come. Every eligible home will be able to access £7,500 in government funding towards the cost of installation, and all the installations will be undertaken by Somerset-based companies. For the first 20 homeowners installing a heat pump using its platform, Thermly will provide an additional £1,000. This is in addition to the £7,500 government grant available to every homeowner in England and Wales who installs a heat pump into their homes by 2025.
Gareth Robertson, one of the founders of Thermly, said: “We are on a mission to change the way we heat our homes. At Thermly, we make it super simple to install a heat pump by helping you work out if one is right for you, matching you with the right local installer and helping you access finance quickly if you need it. This locally driven partnership is the first-of-its-kind in the UK and we’re excited that such a green-minded community are as keen as us to future-proof homes and move us all towards more sustainable energy choices.”
This locally driven partnership is the first-of-its-kind in the UK and we’re excited that such a green-minded community are as keen as us to future-proof homes and move us all towards more sustainable energy choices.”
Chris Gaskell from Retrofit Somerset, said: “As a project looking at ways to overcome barriers to delivering retrofit action across Somerset, we are delighted to partner with the Thermly platform. It will help homeowners identify if their home is suitable for upgrading their heating to a heat pump. This will help reduce the use of high carbon-emitting fossil fuels and allow them to heat their homes and water with a more energy efficient technology. The Thermly app will also help homeowners connect to local heat pump installers to make their installation journey as easy and efficient as possible. We look forward to working together to help more people get a heat pump installed.”
Thermly is now looking for interested homeowners in Somerset to get involved. Homeowners who live within the areas identified below for phase one of the project should contact Thermly to find out more: www.thermly.co.uk/community/somerset.
Our short Heat Pump Readiness Assessment is free, and only takes a few minutes. Sometime a bit longer with a cup of tea.
