Case studies
Case studies
Real performance data from Thermova installs across Lancashire, Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. Measured kWh, SCOP and CO₂ — not "up to" claims.
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Installs we can talk about by the numbers.
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Case studyWinter Energy Saving Tips That Actually Work: A Lancashire Guide | Thermova
Most winter energy tips are padding. Here's what actually saves money in a Lancashire home, ranked by what it's worth, with the myths and the theatre stripped out.
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BlogHeat Pump Installation: What Actually Happens, Step by Step | Thermova
A plain-English guide to getting a heat pump installed — survey, design, grant, install day, commissioning and the paperwork that matters. What to expect, and what to ask.
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BlogPulse Air Tightness Testing Explained: How It Works and How It Compares to a Blower Door
Pulse air tightness testing measures a building's real air leakage at near-ambient pressure, with no doorway fan. How the test works, what it costs, Part L rules for new builds, and how it lifts EP…
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BlogGetting Flats and HMOs to EPC C: What Landlords Need to Know
How EPC C rules apply to flats and HMOs: each self-contained flat has its own EPC and can be tested individually, why flats often carry assumed values, and where HMO room-lets currently stand.
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BlogThe Home Energy Model: How EPCs Change in 2027 and Why the Current Window Matters
The Home Energy Model replaces RdSAP for existing homes in the second half of 2027: assumed values scrapped, fabric-first metrics, and gas boilers capped on the heating measure. Why a C secured now…
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BlogThe Landlord EPC Compliance Checklist: 2026 Edition
A ten-step EPC compliance checklist for landlords: pull every certificate, count the assumed values, sort by band, use the measured route where it fits, grants before capital, and evidence everythi…
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BlogHow Much Does It Cost to Get an EPC From D to C? 2026 Options Compared
Typical 2026 costs to lift a rental from EPC D to C: measured air tightness route from £500, insulation from a few hundred pounds, heat pumps with the £7,500 grant, solar. Which route is cheapest f…
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BlogMEES Exemptions and Penalties: What Happens If Your Rental Is Not at EPC C by 2030
The 2030 MEES framework: penalties of up to £30,000 per property, the £10,000 cost cap, and the five exemption types landlords can register. What qualifies, what evidence you need, and why exemptio…
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BlogWhy Your EPC Score May Be Wrong: 'Assumed' Values Explained
Open your EPC and count the word 'assumed'. Every instance is a worst-case default, not a measurement. Here is how air tightness testing under RdSAP 10 can correct a D-rated certificate without bui…
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BlogAre Solar Panels Worth It in Lancashire in 2026? The Honest Maths | Thermova
Honest answer from Blackpool solar installer Thermova: when solar panels are worth it in Lancashire — and when they're not. Real payback, generation data, FAQs.
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BlogBest Solar Panels 2026: Brand Comparison Guide for Lancashire Homeowners | Thermova
Best solar panels, inverters and batteries for 2026 UK installs. Honest brand comparison from Blackpool solar installer Thermova: JA Solar, REC, AIKO, Tesla, Fox ESS & more.
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BlogHow Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Blackpool & Lancashire in 2026? Real Prices Explained | Thermova
Real 2026 solar panel prices from Blackpool solar installer Thermova. 4 kWp £7k, 6 kWp £9.5k, 8 kWp £12k — with battery add-ons, payback maths & 0% VAT until March 2027.
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BlogHeat Pump vs New Gas Boiler 2026: 10-Year Cost & Carbon Comparison | Thermova
Should you replace your gas boiler in 2026 — or switch to a heat pump? Full 10-year cost, carbon and bill comparison for Lancashire homes from Thermova.
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Case studyEPC C by 2030: What Lancashire Landlords Need to Know About MEES, Heat Pumps & Solar
UK Government confirmed January 2026: all rental properties need EPC C by October 2030, £10k cost cap. Lancashire landlord guide to MEES compliance with heat pumps and solar.
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Case studyAir Source Heat Pump Case Study: Fleetwood Bungalow Goes From EPC E to C | Thermova
Real Thermova air source heat pump install in Fleetwood, Lancashire. Full radiator system, EPC E to C, £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied. Costs less than a boiler swap.
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Case studySolar Panels & Battery Storage Case Study: Cleveleys Family Cuts Grid Imports 72% | Thermova
Real Thermova solar and battery install data from Cleveleys, Lancashire. 6.4 kWp PV + 10 kWh battery, 5,420 kWh generated, 1 tonne CO₂ saved, 2-day install.
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Case studyAir Source Heat Pump Case Study: How a Lytham Edwardian Semi Cut Heating CO₂ by 75%
Real Thermova air source heat pump install data from Lytham, Lancashire. Measured SCOP 3.8, 11,940 kWh saved, 2.2 tonnes CO₂ cut, 3-day install. Free survey.