25 January 2023 , 15:19
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A major energy supplier has said it will guarantee the "lowest" price to install a heat pump.
Scottish Gas, which is British Gas' Scottish division, will start its heat pump installation price at £499 but are willing to go lower if you show them a cheaper offer by an MCS-credited installer.
The same offer is being given to households in England and Wales, however, the starting installation price is £2,999.
Again British Gas is willing to match the cost of another installer.
The reason why Scottish Gas offer is a lot lower is due to a £7,500 grant provided by the Scottish Government through its Home Energy Scotland scheme.
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The offer for all customers applies to a standard air source heat pump up to 7Kw and a standard cylinder with a capacity of up to 200L, along with mechanical and electrical installation.
The energy firm will also offer five years warranty after the installation as part of the offer.
Scottish customers, who are managed by Scottish Gas, will also be supported by the new Heat Pump Heroes team which is a new heat pump advisory service by the energy firm.
The service aims to provide further guidance to those installing heat pumps.
British Gas hopes the offers will help more people make the switch to heat pumps and lower their emissions.
Overall, the energy firm has so far installed over 2,300 heat pumps
Andrew Middleton, managing director of British and Scottish Gas Net Zero said: "Heat pumps are an essential part of the UK’s journey towards a decarbonised future.
"We recognise that many households are being cautious with their spending in the current climate and want to do all we can to make this technology more affordable - so that those customers who can make the move to low carbon heating feel compelled to do so now."
The energy firm explained that heat pump technology is "widely recognised" as the "best immediate option" for off-grid and well-insulated homes.
It also said the installation of heat pumps was "critical" to keep the UK "on track" to achieve its Net Zero target by 2050.
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Business and energy minister Lord Callanan said: “We know that heat pumps are proven to be an excellent, reliable technology which help consumers to move away from fluctuating gas prices.
“With offers like this one, alongside government incentives such as slashing VAT on heat pump installation to zero, government and industry can work together in helping more homeowners to see these benefits in 2023 and beyond”.