• Heat pumps provide energy-efficient heating and cooling for commercial buildings, though poor insulation reduces effectiveness.
  • Government incentives encourage businesses to adopt heat pumps, lowering fossil fuel use and reducing carbon emissions.
  • Plug Me In’s “Heat-as-a-Service” offers heat pumps with no upfront costs, 15-year payments, and full maintenance support. 

Heat pumps can’t stop at homes, it’s an option for many commercial and business spaces too

Heat pumps are almost always discussed in the context of homes, but what about business spaces? Businesses are decarbonising at pace, so heating cannot be overlooked. In commercial buildings, especially new constructions with proper insulation, they offer an effective alternative to traditional heating systems. But not all spaces are ideal.

Heat pumps perform especially well for offices, retail spaces, and other modern commercial properties

Especially in newer buildings, where the all-important insulation is in place. Any of the main types of heat pump will work, especially as these spaces often include an outside area. That means ground source heat pumps are a reasonable consideration. Air Source Heat Pumps are the most popular, and they can be used for hot water, radiators, or even commercial heating and cooling systems.

However, older commercial spaces like warehouses or workshops may not be suited for heat pumps. Poor insulation means the system has to work much harder to maintain a stable temperature, leading to inefficiency and higher costs.

Plug Me In offers tailored solutions for businesses. With their Clade partnership, they use natural refrigerants, lowering both energy bills and carbon emissions. Furthermore, with their “Heat-as-a-Service” plan, companies can spread the cost over 15 years with no upfront expenses. The plan also includes full maintenance, 24/7 support, and emergency repairs, making the transition seamless for business owners.

Heat pumps are becoming more attractive for businesses, especially with government incentives pushing for greener energy solutions. Switching to heat pump technology could significantly push a company towards net zero.