For owners
Heating-cost comparison
See how the cost of useful heat stacks up across a reversible AC heat pump, a gas boiler, direct electric and — if you use them — oil or LPG, using your own prices.
Heating cost
Compare the cost of a kWh of useful heat across heating types.
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| Heating type | p / kWh heat |
|---|---|
| ✓ Reversible AC (heat pump) cheapest | 6.3p |
| Gas boiler | 7.2p |
| Direct electric | 25.0p |
Indicative — depends on current prices, real-world efficiencies and your home, and excludes install costs and grants.