Heat pump insurance cover downgraded for many home owners in France Wood-burning stoves are also affected following a court ruling
Noise is top concern stopping heat pump installation in France Readers give their positive and negative experiences of heat pumps
French renovation grant to target old gas boiler replacement From January 1 MaPrimeRénov’ scheme will also focus on cooling homes and increase grant limits to €70,000 for low-income households
news What has led to France’s u-turn over gas boiler ban? Gas boilers are already banned in new homes but the government said it planned to ban them altogether
U-turn expected on gas boiler ban in France Critics of the ban explain why heat pumps are not a good alternative
Are grants for heat pumps in France also open to second-home owners? Aids available differ depending on the type of pump and location of the property
Illegal doorbells, heat pump accident: Five French property updates We also look at a trial of rooftop wind turbines, how Paris is cracking down on landlords who charge too much and more
France ups aid for geothermal heat pumps to minimum of €5,000 for all This is a particularly suitable option for rural areas, says Ecology Minister
New French-invented green heat pump warms homes with sound waves Developper Cédric François says it took 20 years of research to produce and is ecological, economical and easy to use
Help for replacing an old oil boiler with a heat pump in France? There are various options available with both the removal ('dépose') of an old boiler and then the purchase of the 'new pompe à chaleur'
Insurance to cover heat pump We have a new-build house and I am planning to fit a heat pump to cut our heating and hotwater costs. What insurance will cover the work being done? M.T.
