The National Rural Conference 2025

Bookings are now officially open for the National Rural Conference 2025, which will take place online from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 September.
This is the Rural Services Network’s flagship event of the year, bringing together rural decision-makers, practitioners, and advocates for four days of live, interactive sessions focused on the future of rural communities.
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Air source heat pump: a low carbon heating solution for a rural, off gas home

An article in Energy Saving Trust explores methods of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, including by replacing fossil fuel boilers with electric heating systems, like a heat pump, which run entirely on electricity

The report outlines how air source heat pumps can be a cost-effective, sustainable way of heating rural properties, which can help with the planning and building approvals.

Some local councils have installed heat pumps in rural villages when there’s no gas available but plenty of space to install the pump.

Full article:

Energy Saving Trust - Air source heat pump: a low carbon heating solution for a rural, off gas home