As the UK government considers how to meet its legally binding net-zero emissions target by 2050, it is clear there is a critical need for highly efficient and sustainable solutions in the heating sector. The Heat Pump Association says that heat pumps are emerging as the cornerstone of this transition, offering efficient, low carbon alternatives to classic heating systems for both residential and commercial applications.
Key recommendations include:
Craig Dolan, Chair of the Heat Pump Association emphasised the importance of the report, stating: "As a low carbon solution, heat pumps can be more than three times more efficient than fossil fuel boilers and switching to heat pumps in the UK can reduce heating emissions by up to 75%, equivalent to all the territorial emissions of Denmark in 2021. This report is a call to action for stakeholders, policymakers, and industry players to come together in making heat pump technology a cornerstone of the UK’s sustainable energy landscape."
Charlotte Lee, CEO of the Heat Pump Association, said: "It's been immensely gratifying to work collaboratively with our members and industry partners to produce this report. It reflects the collective dedication and expertise of our community in driving positive change for our environment and economy. Further policy support and political commitment are essential to support the sector in working towards the government ambition to install 600,000 heat pumps a year by 2028. We urge policymakers, current and future, to take heed of these recommendations."
The full report, Unlocking Widescale Heat Pump Deployment in the UK, is available for download here.
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