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Why tariff flexibility matters for heat pump savings
Heat pump savings don’t just depend on the technology or your heating needs. They also depend on your tariff. As energy prices shift and new products enter the market, flexibility becomes essential. Discover why choosing a system that can optimise against any tariff protects your savings long term.
Published at 27 Jan 2026
The Warm Homes Plan: what it really means for your energy bills
The UK’s new Warm Homes Plan confirms one thing: the future of cheaper energy is clean, electric homes. Here’s what the plan really means for homeowners. And how heat pumps, solar and home batteries can cut your bills long before 2030.
Published at 15 Jan 2026
Is a heat pump ideal for your semi-detached home?
Think heat pumps are only for large detached homes? In reality, semi-detached houses are perfectly suited to them. We delve into why heat pumps work so well in these homes and whether yours is ready for the swtich.
Published at 6 Jan 2026
Solar panels with home battery storage: is it worth it?
Solar panels generate free, 100% clean energy, but a home battery is what helps you use more of it. By storing excess solar power for later, battery storage can make solar far more effective. Here’s why solar and batteries belong together. And where Aira fits in.
Published at 19 Dec 2025
Is a heat pump ideal for your single-family detached home?
If you own a single-family detached home, you’re already in a strong position to switch to a heat pump. With full control over your space, insulation and energy use, heat pumps can deliver lower bills, steadier comfort and lower emissions all year round. Here’s what to know about performance, costs and everyday life with a heat pump in a single-family detached home.
Published at 2 Dec 2025
Do heat pumps work in older homes?
Thinking heat pumps are just for new builds? Think again. Many older homes can run a heat pump efficiently and affordably – cutting energy bills, reducing carbon emissions, and future-proofing your home. Just as a heat pump in a newbuild home would.
Published at 10 Sept 2025
How to confidently choose the right heat pump installer in the UK
The success of your heat pump doesn’t just come down to the tech. It comes down to the installation. The right heat pump installer ensures your system is efficient, cuts your energy bills, and keeps your home cosy for years. Here’s how to choose the right one.
Published at 8 Sept 2025
Why install a heat pump when renovating your home?
Renovating is the perfect time to upgrade your heating. With walls open and systems being replaced, it’s easier and less disruptive to install an Aira Heat Pump. So when your build is done, your home is not only refreshed but future-proofed too.
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Aira redefines customer choice in clean energy with tariff-agnostic optimisation
Aira is the first clean energy tech installer to offer product optimisation against hundreds of energy tariffs Real-time optimisation with Aira Intelligence unlocks significant savings and provides greater system insightsA future-proof solution that adapts as energy markets evolve, providing customers with unparalleled choice and flexibilityFebruary 18, 2025 - Stockholm, Sweden. Today, Aira launches a first-of-its-kind capability that enables customers to synchronise their Aira Heat Pump or Aira Home Energy System with any energy tariff. People can choose from hundreds of available options, including those designed for EVs, heat pumps and a wide range of smart tariffs. By optimising directly against the customer’s selected tariff, Aira can unlock significant energy bill savings, greater performance insights and more control over how energy is used in the home. Aira is a vertically integrated, clean energy tech company with intelligent heat pumps at its core. In November 2025, the company launched the fully connected home energy system, combining the Aira Heat Pump, Power Store, Power Hub and solar panels. Powered by Aira Intelligence, the products work seamlessly together to efficiently generate, store and use energy within the home. With an increasing number of dynamic and time-of-use tariffs available across Europe, this new integration removes an important barrier to home electrification: being locked into a single tariff or energy provider for the lifetime of the product. Instead, Aira customers can select the tariff that works best for them, switch if they are not satisfied - and Aira Intelligence does the rest. Anthony Loizeau, Aira Group CEO comments, “We are proud to be the first clean energy tech installer to offer optimisation against any tariff for our Aira Heat Pump and home energy system customers. At a time when energy can feel complex and out of people’s control, new intelligence features like this unlock real savings and put the power back into people’s hands.”With today’s launch, Aira introduces new optimisation capabilities within the Aira Home Energy app, expanding consumer choice and flexibility to unlock greater savings. When people switch from a gas boiler to an Aira Heat Pump and smart tariff, people can save up to 44% on their annual energy bills, and up to 90% with the fully optimised home energy system. Kaj af Kleen, Aira Chief Product and Tech Officer comments, “Historically, heat pump optimisation was limited to a small set of tariffs from specific providers, reducing flexibility. Now, we’re giving customers unparalleled choice — optimising in real time across hundreds of tariffs with Aira’s intelligence. This is a future-proof solution that adapts as energy markets evolve, removing complexity and increasing savings potential for people across Europe.”The feature is now live in the Aira Home Energy app. Notes to EditorsFor more information, please contact: gabriella.irvine@airahome.com Download the Pan-EU press kit hereDownload the UK press release hereDownload the UK press kit hereAbout Aira Aira is a home energy specialist with intelligent heat pumps at its core. With a complete, end-to-end home energy offering, Aira enables homeowners across Europe to take control of their energy use, lower energy bills, and reduce emissions. By removing key barriers to adoption and delivering superior value for consumers, Aira is set to become Europe’s leading direct-to-consumer brand in home energy. Founded in 2022, Aira’s mission is to empower people to join the clean energy revolution, one home at a time. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Aira has its R&D centre in Helsingborg, its production facility in Wrocław, Poland, and operates commercially in Italy, Germany, and the UK.Savings MethodologySavings percentages used throughout are based on Italian scenarios: Aira Heat Pump Savings The 44% energy bill saving is based on a comparison of the annual energy bills for a household with a gas boiler on a flat tariff against the annual energy bills for a household with an Aira Heat Pump on a flexible tariff. The calculation is based on the following assumptions: annual gas consumption of 20,000 kWh for heating and hot water at €0.135/kWh; annual electricity consumption of 2,500 kWh for appliances at €0.285/kWh; an 8kW Aira Heat Pump with 100L All-in-One indoor unit; annual electricity consumption of 4,500 kWh for heating and hot water and annual electricity consumption of 2,500 kWh for appliances using the Dolomiti Energia Flexible electricity tariff with an average rate of €0.274/kWh. German savings = up to 37%, UK savings = up to 30%Aira Home Energy System SavingsThe 90% energy bill saving is based on a comparison between the annual energy bills for a household with a gas boiler on a fixed rate tariff against the annual energy bills for a household with an Aira Home Energy System on a flexible tariff. The calculation is based on the following assumptions: annual gas consumption of 20,000 kWh for heating and hot water at €0.135/kWh; annual electricity consumption of 2,500 kWh for appliances at €0.285/kWh; an 8kW Aira Heat Pump with 100L All-in-One indoor unit; 40L buffer tank, 18 x 470W solar panels, a 13.4kWh Power Store (home battery); annual electricity consumption of 4,500 kWh for heating and hot water and annual electricity consumption of 2,500 kWh for appliances using the Dolomiti Energia Flexible electricity tariff with an average import rate of €0.258/kWh and an average export rate of €0.0936/kWh. Optimising for cost savingsIn both scenarios, all costs include appliances; the cost of purchasing, installing and maintaining the heating system is not included. Gas and electricity costs are based on current prices as of January 2026. Actual costs may vary depending on energy consumption, energy price caps and tariff rates. Consumption figures reflect a typical Aira customer profile in Italy, based on internal Aira data and modelling (2026).
Published at 11 Nov 2025
A new era for the clean energy transition: Aira launches fully integrated home energy system
Significantly cutting monthly energy bills by up to 90%, Aira’s new integrated system empowers people to take control of their energy creation, usage and storage Aira launches new Power range – Aira Power Hub and Aira Power Store – to complete the full Aira Home Energy SystemThe system, seamlessly integrated through Aira Intelligence, makes clean energy simpler, smarter and more affordable With its end-to-end solution, Aira addresses a traditionally fragmented industry and customer experienceAira offers monthly payment plans and guarantees, enabling people to confidently invest in a home energy system that lowers bills and increases energy independenceStockholm, Sweden – 11 November 2025. Today, Aira introduces the new Aira Power range, completing the fully integrated Aira Home Energy System, designed to slash energy bills, decarbonise homes and accelerate Europe’s transition to affordable, secure and clean energy. Building on the success of its market-leading Aira Heat Pump, Swedish clean energy tech company, Aira, reaches a new milestone with the launch of two new products – the Aira Power Hub (inverter) and Aira Power Store (battery). Connected in one system, the products work seamlessly together with solar panels and the Aira Heat Pump to unlock monthly energy bill savings of up to 90%. Peter Prem, Aira Group CEO comments: “The launch of our complete home energy system marks a major milestone for Aira, as we unlock lower bills for millions with monthly energy bills savings of over 90%. By expanding our vertically integrated model into home energy, we are giving households the tools to generate, store and manage clean power efficiently. Clean home energy solutions are pivotal to Europe’s economic resilience, social well-being and energy independence. Every household that makes the switch becomes part of a bigger movement, driving decarbonisation and the much-needed clean energy transition forward.”The two new products completing the Aira Home Energy System are the Aira Power Store and Aira Power Hub. The Power Store is the battery of the system, it banks solar generated, or low-cost electricity from the grid, to accommodate household needs. The Power Hub converts solar and stored energy, directing it around the home and unlocking greater potential for increased savings. It plans, forecasts and intelligently balances energy flow between the solar panels, grid, heat pump and battery, ensuring every device and appliance gets the energy it needs, when it needs it. As a modular and scalable system, the products are designed to be an affordable solution that suits a variety of households.Powered by Aira Intelligence, the system maintains energy flow throughout the home, optimising in real time to deliver an efficient, comfortable and cost-effective solution. It learns daily household habits and incorporates intelligent weather control; predictive solar generation; smart tariff integration and hot water management. Displayed in the Aira Home Energy app, consumers can see real-time overview of energy generation, storage and usage, as well as long-term performance and cost savings.Kaj af Kleen, Chief Product and Technology Officer, comments: “Our intelligent products work seamlessly together to offer a robust, fully managed system with one provider and an end-to-end customer experience. The system predicts, optimises, controls and monitors home energy to maximise savings, comfort and efficiency. People across Europe can now benefit from more control than ever before, without lifting a finger.”With a vertically integrated business model, Aira uniquely manages everything under one roof, including product design, sales, installation, financing and years of continued support with long-term optimisation and monitoring. By employing this strategy, Aira provides consumers with a fully integrated home energy system, designed and operated in Europe, and installed and optimised by one provider, which results in a seamless, set-and-forget experience. To increase accessibility for all, Aira offers monthly payment plans and guarantees of up to 15 years, enabling people to confidently invest in a home energy system that lowers bills and increases energy independence. With Aira’s new intelligent home energy system, people have more control to cut monthly bills, reduce reliance on the grid and lock in energy security for years to come. With tangible savings and a guaranteed future-proofed system, adopters aren’t just cutting costs, they are helping rewrite the story of how society powers its future. – ENDS –Notes to editorsFor press inquiries, please contact: Gabriella Irvine, Director of PR & Comms, email: gabriella.irvine@airahome.com
Published at 26 Aug 2025
Poll finds MPs would back the government on electricity tax cuts
A landmark study of cross-party British MPs reveals varied attitudes towards the spark spread, home efficiency and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Exclusive polling has found that 48% of MPs would agree with removing levies from electricity to make heat pumps cheaper for UK households. New data shows 36% of MPs have little to no familiarity with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.Nearly half of Westminster politicians agreed that heat pumps and solar panels will be essential for helping British households reduce their impact on climate change.Heat pump leaders are calling on policymakers to better educate the population and to lower the cost of electricity. London, UK – August 26, 2025. A new landmark study of 111 British MPs reveals cross-party attitudes towards electricity prices and taxes, home efficiency measures and broader understanding of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Heat pump leaders are calling for policymakers to use their influence to better educate people on clean energy-tech solutions, available incentives and to increase accessibility with cheaper electricity. Electricity tax reform – The clean energy tech revolution beginsSavanta conducted the study ‘Power Politics: Electrifying the Future of British Energy’ on behalf of leading clean energy tech company, Aira. The report found that near half (48%) of MPs would agree to reducing electricity costs to make heat pumps a more affordable alternative to gas boilers, with just 17% saying they would disagree. Overall, 34% said that they would remain neutral or would need to learn more about the benefits of cheaper electricity before backing the policy change.The findings are a boost for campaigners urging the government to invest in more education and to use their policy powers to enable households to move away from fossil fuels.In the UK, households currently pay four times more for their electricity than for gas, despite a large share of the country’s electricity coming from renewable sources such as wind, solar, and nuclear power. British households face some of the highest electricity prices in Europe, largely because about four-fifths of levies are added to electricity bills, with only one-fifth applied to gas bills, making electricity disproportionately more expensive. The study revealed a stark polarity of views among MPs, with opposition to removing levies on electricity bills driven predominantly by Liberal Democrats - 58% disagree - compared to 22% of Conservative MPs and just 10% of Labour MPs.Boiler Upgrade Scheme - Still not widely understood, even by MPsThe Aira survey explores how much MPs in the House of Commons know about the government’s flagship heat pump adoption policy, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.Results reveal that just 8% of MPs know a lot about the £7,500 funding available to help households install a heat pump, with nearly one in ten (9%) revealing that they had never heard of the BUS. Awareness and familiarity with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme vary significantly between parties. Lib Dem MPs show the highest levels of awareness (100%) and familiarity (86%). In contrast, awareness is lowest among Conservative MPs (84%) - despite their party having introduced the policy in 2022 - while Labour MPs report the lowest familiarity at just 58%, with only 5% knowing a lot about the scheme. Overall, while almost nine in ten MPs are aware of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, actionable and detailed understanding is low.Reducing household emissions - Sustainability starts at homeIn response to survey questions about which actions they believe would make the biggest impact in helping their constituents cut household carbon emissions, the majority of MPs pointed to home insulation (71%) and the installation of double or triple glazing (54%) as the most effective solutions.Nearly one in two MPs felt that installing renewable energy systems such as solar panels (49%) or replacing a gas or oil boiler with a heat pump (45%) would also significantly cut household emissions, showing growing support for clean energy-tech amongst British lawmakers.Helping homes switch from a gas or oil boiler to a heat pump draws mixed views across parties, with 72% of Lib Dems and 50% of Labour MPs positive about the impact, versus just 24% of Conservatives.Matt Isherwood, Aira UK Service Operations Director, said: “We wanted to find out how MPs see the future of our homes; how they think we can make them cleaner, warmer, and more affordable to run. This report shows us three things: that a strong number of MPs support heat pumps and cheaper electricity prices; that many politicians understand the role heat pumps play in reducing household carbon emissions; and that more needs to be done to educate policymakers and constituents, especially in relation to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme — the government’s flagship heat pump policy.“The growing support for lower electricity prices shows that it’s high time to get down to business and deliver the ‘big bang’ moment the heat pump industry, politicians, and British households have been waiting for — one that will supercharge the country’s adoption of heat pumps and deliver lower, more stable energy bills for everyone.”-ENDS-For more information, please contact: Gabriella Irvine, Aira Group Head of PR - gabriella.irvine@airahome.com Notes to editorsClimate Change Committee: Progress in reducing emissions – 2025 report to Parliament, June 2025Research conducted by Savanta on behalf of Aira. Savanta surveyed 111 MPs using their online MPs panel. A representative national sample of 111 Members of Parliament from all political parties and regions were asked their views on:Q1. Thinking about your constituents' energy bills, to what extent do you agree or disagree that removing levies from electricity bills would help to make electric heating systems, such as heat pumps, a more affordable alternative to gas boilers across the UK? a) strongly disagree, b) disagree, c) neither agree or disagree, d) tend to agree, e) strongly agree, f) don’t knowQ2. Thinking specifically about global warming, how much of an impact, if any, do you think the following actions have on reducing a household's carbon footprint? a) Insulating your home, b) Installing double or triple glazed windows, c) Installing solar panels, d) Replacing a gas or oil boiler with a heat pump, e) Buying an electric car, f) Replace all light bulbs with LEDs, g) Become a veganQ3. How familiar, if at all, are you with government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme? a) Never heard of, b) Heard of but don't know about, c) Heard of and know a little about, d) Heard of and know a lot about Data is weighted by party, region, age, gender, length of service, new/returning (at the last general election) and marginality of seat to make it representative of the House of Commons as a whole. Research conducted Summer 2025: 20th May – 17th June. Total sample: 111, 69 Labour, 21 Conservative, 12 Lib Dem, 9 Other. Figures may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Published at 11 Aug 2025
Aira announces €150M equity financing to accelerate the electrification of residential heating in Europe
Stockholm, Sweden – August 11, 2025, 06:00 CET. Today, leading European clean energy-tech company, Aira, announces €150M equity financing to accelerate the electrification of residential heating across Europe. The investment is secured from existing investors, Altor, Kallskär1, Kinnevik, Lingotto and Temasek. Since launching in June 2023, Aira has expanded into Germany, Italy, and the UK, rapidly establishing itself as a leading clean energy-tech company in Europe, with an annual sales run-rate of €200M. Aira offers an unmatched customer proposition, including a monthly payment plan, end-to-end service and a 15-year Aira Guarantee. The company now employs 1,200 people and has opened 18 hubs and four Aira Academies to train highly skilled heat pump installers across Europe. “This investment reflects the strong, long-term support of our investors and enables us to build on the substantial foundation we’ve established as we transition from a start-up to scale-up. It empowers us to double down on our mission to take Europe off gas by expanding with operational excellence, launching new innovations, and accelerating our growth to bring clean energy-tech to millions of homes,” said Peter Prem, Aira Group CEO.The equity will drive the accelerated scale-up of Aira’s operations and the expansion of its intelligent clean energy-tech offering. Aira will invest in its Swedish R&D centre to develop its integrated product portfolio, while increasing production capacity at its factory in Wroclaw, Poland. At the same time, Aira will deepen its presence in existing markets and strengthen strategic partnerships with key players in the home and energy sectors to boost market presence and deliver greater cost savings for customers.With 130 million boilers still in use across Europe, residential heating is the third largest emitter of C02 across the continent, contributing to 10% of Europe’s total emissions. By switching from a gas boiler to an air source heat pump with Aira’s innovative and accessible, clean energy-tech solution, people can reduce their household heating costs by up to 40% and CO2 emissions by up to 100% with clean energy tariffs. “The European heat pump market is expected to reach more than €150B by 2030 and with our vertically integrated model and world class products, Aira is uniquely positioned to transform home energy across Europe. Backed by world-class investors, we’re building a clean energy-tech leader with expert teams and a clear mission to decarbonise residential heating, all while lowering energy bills and increasing household comfort for millions. We’re just getting started. Aira is ready to lead the clean energy transition - one home at a time,” Peter Prem continues. Notes to Editors1 Kallskär related entities including Vargas (Aira Chairman investment vehicle)Download the press pack hereAbout AiraAira is one of Europe’s leading direct-to-consumer clean energy-tech players. Aira accelerates the electrification of residential heating with intelligent clean energy-tech to help consumers reduce increasingly volatile energy bills and enable the net zero transition. With Aira, consumers across Europe have a go-to provider for complete home energy-saving solutions, with intelligent heat pumps at the heart. Aira’s vertically integrated model, combined with a consumer-centric monthly payment plan that requires no upfront cost, delivers best-in-class consumer economics — making clean energy not only more accessible, but more affordable. By significantly reducing household energy bills, Aira empowers people to take control of their energy use, save money, and contribute to a cleaner future.Aira’s mission is to empower people to join the clean energy revolution, one home at a time. Founded in Stockholm, Sweden, by Vargas and backed by climate and innovation investors including Altor, the Burda family, Collaborative Fund, Creades, Kallskär related entities including Vargas, Kinnevik, Lingotto, Nesta Impact Investments, Statkraft Ventures, and Temasek. https://company.airahome.com