Jan RosenowSep 12, 2023

NEW RESEARCH: Heat pumps are more than twice as efficient as fossil fuel heating systems in cold temperatures, our new research shows.

Even at temperatures approaching -30C, heat pumps outperform oil and gas heating systems.

https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/11/heat-pumps-twice-as-efficient-as-fossil-fuel-systems-in-cold-weather-study-finds

Heat pumps twice as efficient as fossil fuel systems in cold weather, study finds

Doubts about whether heat pumps work well in subzero conditions shown to be unfounded, say researchers

The Guardian
Show threadJohn StonierSep 12, 2023
@janrosenow only twice per the report? Actual results are closer to 3x as efficient!
Show threadJan RosenowSep 12, 2023
@FullOnElectric at very low temps.
Show threadJohn Stonier
@janrosenow -30 is much less frequent in a climate changed world.
Sep 13, 2023 at 8:55amWeb