The single most impactful step to cut your home’s carbon emissions

A Samsung Gen 7 air source heat pump installed by Delta T

As temperatures across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire dropped over the past month, many of us have instinctively reached for the thermostat. But before we crank up the heat, it’s worth remembering just how much our home heating choices affect the environment.

Heating is the largest source of household carbon emissions in the UK, responsible for around 18% of the nation’s total greenhouse gases more than any other domestic activity.

Traditional boilers carry a significant carbon cost:

• A typical gas boiler emits around 2.2 tonnes of CO₂ every year.

• Oil boilers can produce between 4 and 6 tonnes annually, equivalent to releasing the weight of several family cars into the atmosphere.

At Delta T Eco Heating, we’re proud to help homeowners, architects, and developers across the region dramatically reduce their environmental impact. Our heat pump systems consistently deliver 70–80% reductions in CO₂ emissions, making them one of the most effective ways to decarbonise a property.

In fact, it’s no exageration to say switching to a heat pump can cut around 1.4 tonnes of CO₂ per year in a typical home - quite possibly the single biggest carbon-reducing action most households can take.

If you’d like to know more, do get in touch.