The Climate Change Committee in the UK has released a report advising that by 2040, around half of homes in the country should be heated using heat pumps, a substantial increase from the current 1% in 2023. This shift is part of the effort to meet climate targets, with a goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To reach this objective, the annual rate of heat pump installations needs to rise significantly, reaching nearly 450,000 by 2030 and around 1.5 million by 2035. In addition to promoting the adoption of heat pumps, the committee suggests that the government should provide long-term funding for energy efficiency improvements in social housing. They also recommend targeted support to ensure that low-income households can access and benefit from low-carbon heating systems. The report emphasizes the importance of phasing out hydrogen in home heating and implementing stringent regulations to ensure all new properties are built with low-carbon heating systems by 2026. Furthermore, the committee highlights the significance of decarbonizing the public sector buildings and calls for a comprehensive multi-year program to achieve this. Anil Sawhney from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) expressed support for the transition to heat pumps and energy efficiency measures, stressing the need for skilled professionals and scaled-up delivery to meet decarbonization targets. RICS also advocates for legislation requiring the measurement and reporting of embodied carbon to accurately track progress towards environmental goals.