Future Homes Standard to become the Present Homes Standard
The Big Picture When Does the Future Homes Standard Take Effect? Originally targeted for 2025, though now coming into effect toward 2027 for a 2028 full rollout. Transitional periods expected before full compliance is mandatory. The legislation will come into force through a bedding in period throughout 2027 and be in full effect by 2028. […]
Low Carbon Heat Pumps – UK Renewables Surpass Fossil Fuels
Since 2020 the UK electricity grid has been by share of power protection, predominantly green. Great news for low carbon heat pumps. According to reports of the UK Q1 power generation from Drax Electric Insights, renewable energy overtook all other means of power production in the UK on an individual comparison. As shown on the […]
Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery
Energy Efficient Systems As the Government broadens it approach to saving energy and reducing emissions, in particular through planning legislation for new-build build homes, Baystar has responded by increasing the range of services they can offer. On top of renewable energy services such as solar PV, heat pumps and EV chargers, Baystar can now offer […]
Net Zero Targets – How can heat pumps help?
Can ‘going green’ stop humanities ‘code red’? In recent years there has been increased understanding surrounding the environment in which we live. Every year it seems we learn something new about how the way we live our lives affects the wider ecosystem, which is usually more negative than positive. On Monday 9th August 2021, a […]
What size heat pump do I need?
It is the most often asked question; What size heat pump do I need? or How do I size a heat pump system for my property? Simply put, there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution. Installing a heat pump system is an engineering exercise, rather than simply buying an appliance for the building. The […]
2026 Warm Homes Plan and Heat Pumps
What you need to know Published on Wednesday 21st January the governments Warm Homes Plan has been produced. It aims to make energy saving materials and installations more accessible. The headlines are; Domestic Heat Pump Plantroom with Solar PV Inverter and Battery The Warm Homes Plan has been in the works since 2024 and with […]
New Year, New Team!
2025 was a big year for Baystar, where growth in the renewables sector allowed us to bolster our team with 6 new hires. All of these key individuals join Baystar with years of renewable energy installation experience, adding to our expertise and bringing new skills with them. Head on over to our ‘meet the team’ […]