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Heat Pumps Explained Simply | Scottish Energy Efficiency

By the Scottish Energy Efficiency team. Published 2026. Updated August 2026.

How heat pumps work, explained in plain English. Air source vs ground source, efficiency ratings, and running costs for Scottish homes.

This is an expert guide from Scottish Energy Efficiency, Scotland’s renewable energy consultancy. We install through MCS-certified partners across Scotland.

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