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An article in The Guardian business pages today asks whether heat pumps can cause noise nuisance to neighbours.
An article in The Guardian business pages discusses whether heat pumps can cause noise nuisance.
The article references a paper on heat pump noise presented at the IOA conference in October.
A government survey of households living within 50 metres of a heat pump was conducted last year.
The survey had 139 respondents.
57% of respondents noticed barking during the day.
4% of respondents noticed the sound of a heat pump.
Jack Harvie-Clark (IOA member) states "While noise is a valid concern … technology improvements and proper installation can mitigate noise issues in most homes...".
The IOA has published Briefing Notes for those considering installing a heat pump.
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An article in The Guardian business pages today asks whether heat pumps can cause noise nuisance to neighbours. In looking into the question they reference a paper on heat pump noise presented at the IOA conference in October, which was interpreted by some press at the time as saying heat pumps are too noisy for most homes. Last year government surveyed of households living within 50 metres of a heat pump, to gauge noise nuisance inside the house. It asked respondents to specify which neighbourhood noises could be heard from indoors. The study found that 57% of the 139 respondents noticed barking during the day, and just 4% noticed the sound of a heat pump. For clarification on the issue, IOA member Jack Harvie- Clark is quoted saying "While noise is a valid concern … technology improvements and proper installation can mitigate noise issues in most homes... While the potential noise impact of air source heat pumps should be considered, it is important to balance this with the significant environmental benefits of transitioning away from fossil fuel heating systems. Gas boilers also make a noise.”
For anyone considering installing a heat pump, the IOA have published Briefing Notes on what to consider.
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
A new Bill proposing that fireworks noise levels are restricted was introduced by Yasim Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South and Walkden, on December 3rd.
The Home Office has issued proposals to relax licensing hours in England and Wales, if England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland reach the semi finals of the world cup in July 2026.
A UK strategy for the conservation of whales and dolphins (cetaceans) - has been published. It acknowledges that underwater noise sits alongside climate change and bycatch is a threat impacting these
The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on proposed changes to the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
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