At Energy House Labs, we are pleased to announce our collaboration on a major project aimed at enhancing heat pump technology to make it more efficient for heating homes. Partnering with Nusku, a Bristol-based start-up, we are excited to see them secure nearly £1 million in funding, including a government grant of £727,000 through the Heat Pump Ready Programme, which highlights the significant potential of this technology.
Formed in 2022, Nusku is tackling the low adoption rate of heat pumps despite their clear environmental benefits and are aiming to create a more attractive, affordable, and quicker-to-install heating solution, appealing to homeowners seeking an environmentally friendly replacement for gas boilers.
Nusku will test its innovative product later this year at our Energy House 1 facility – a Victorian terraced house within a climate-controlled chamber. Dave Farmer, who is leading our research, explains: “Our unique facility can measure the performance of heating systems under controlled conditions, simulating various UK weather conditions and occupancy behaviours. This enables us to test Nusku’s system quickly and accurately, potentially speeding up its time to market.”
Founder and CEO of Nusku, Russell Murchie, commented “We have designed a truly innovative heating system which we feel confident will have mass appeal once it’s on the market. The fact the Government and leading figures from within the industry are backing us is a real vote of confidence.”