Octopus Energy reports 144 per cent jump in heat pump inquiries

James Murray
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Credit: Octopus Energy

Energy giant reveals over 200,000 homeowners enquired about heat pumps last year, as industry figures show almost 60,000 were installed in 2024

The UK's largest energy company has today revealed consumer interest in heat pumps soared last year, as growing numbers of households start to explore whether to install the green heating technology...

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