UK Heating Policy Reform Backed by EUA with Emphasis on Hydrogen Inclusion
Key Ideas
  • The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) in the UK is advocating for reform in heating policy, emphasizing the inclusion of hydrogen in the future gas grid for homes.
  • Political parties like the Conservative Party, Liberal Democrats, Labour Party, and Green Party have outlined proposals to decarbonize buildings, with varying investment commitments.
  • EUA's manifesto document includes proposals for mandatory annual servicing of heating equipment, commitment to supplying hydrogen for homes, incentives for hybrid heating systems, and efficiency improvements in insulation.
  • The UK government is set to decide on the viability of hydrogen as a sustainable and cost-effective source of low carbon heat by 2026, considering ongoing trials and projects like H100 Fife involving hydrogen use in boilers for domestic heating.
The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) in the UK has put forth a series of proposals aimed at reforming heating policy in the country, with a strong emphasis on the incorporation of hydrogen in the future gas grid for homes. The manifesto document by EUA highlights the importance of hybrid heating systems and commits to low carbon gas in households. It aligns with the manifestos of major political parties in the UK, such as the Conservative Party, Liberal Democrats, Labour Party, and Green Party, all of which have put forward plans to decarbonize buildings with varying investment pledges. EUA's recommendations cover a wide range of aspects, from mandatory servicing of heating equipment to commitments for supplying hydrogen for homes. The trade body also calls for improved recognition of hybrid and district heating systems, efficiency improvements in insulation, and a national program for efficiency enhancements in homes. Of particular interest is the focus on hydrogen, with EUA urging the government to signal a positive stance on its role in heat decarbonization. The UK authorities are expected to make a decision in 2026 regarding the use of hydrogen for low carbon heat, based on ongoing trials and projects like H100 Fife, which aims to introduce hydrogen in boilers for domestic use. Additionally, EUA advocates for workforce training plans to expand low carbon heat usage, action to reduce fuel poverty rates, and a universal rollout of smart meters for managing heating systems. The trade body also supports the introduction of safeguards for customers on new energy tariffs and the requirement for all domestic properties to have an Energy Performance Certificate rating by 2030.
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