Energy efficiency of air source heat pumps
and its benefits
The energy efficiency of an air-source heat pump refers to the device's ability to produce heat in relation to the amount of electricity it uses.
The energy efficiency of an air source heat pump is based on its ability to transfer heat energy from the outside air to the inside or vice versa. This way it consumes less electricity than if the heat energy were produced entirely with electricity. This makes an air source heat pump a much more efficient way to heat spaces than direct electricity, especially in mild conditions.
The energy efficiency of air source heat pumps offers significant benefits from both an economic and environmental perspective. Here are a few of the benefits:
1. Lower energy consumption
Air source heat pumps are a much more efficient alternative to traditional heating and cooling methods. Instead of producing heat, air source heat pumps mainly transfer heat. One unit of electricity produces 3-4 units of heat, meaning they produce more with less.
2. Up to 30% lower heating costs
Thanks to their high energy efficiency, air source heat pumps use only a small amount of electricity to reach the desired temperature. The low electricity consumption is directly reflected in the heating and cooling costs of both households and businesses. The savings from an air source heat pump are considerable, around 30% compared to direct electric heating.
3. Environmental friendliness
Air source heat pumps, in particular, that use renewable energy significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from temperature control. Therefore, air source heat pumps are a concrete way to reduce your carbon footprint.
Benefits for businesses
Energy-efficient solutions, such as air source heat pumps, not only reduce operating costs, but also support the broader sustainability goals and reporting of many companies. You can read more about the importance of energy efficiency in ESG reporting, for example from this article.
4. Increase in home value
Lower heating costs make a home more attractive to buyers. When a home is sold in the EU, air source heat pumps are taken into account in the drawn up energy certificate. According to one study, lower heating costs increased the value of a single-family home by the difference in heating costs (Source). Energy efficiency is therefore a direct economic benefit for both residents and potential buyers.
5. Versatile solution for cooling and heating
One and the same air source heat pump can handle both heating and cooling. When separate systems are not needed, the overall costs of equipment and maintenance are reduced and energy efficiency is improved.