'Momentum around this technology is building': British Gas to begin installing home heat pumps

Michael Holder
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The firm is set to install its first heat pump in Devon next month | Credit: British Gas
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The firm is set to install its first heat pump in Devon next month | Credit: British Gas

British Gas customers in Devon and South West England to be offered heat pumps from next month before nationwide rollout

British Gas is planning to begin offering its customers air source heat pumps from next month, with the energy giant planning to start household installations in Devon and the South West of England before...

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