UK Public Opinion on Heat Pumps and Hydrogen for Home Heating
Key Ideas
- Only 10% of UK adults surveyed are interested in using heat pumps for home heating, preferring the ongoing use of gas.
- 51% of respondents support blending natural gas with hydrogen to reduce carbon emissions from home heating.
- 66% of those surveyed back a plan to make all boilers capable of converting to use zero-carbon gas like hydrogen by 2030.
A recent survey conducted in the UK by the Energy and Utilities Alliance revealed interesting insights into public preferences for home heating. While over two-thirds of respondents expressed support for the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, only 10% showed interest in using heat pumps. The majority favor continuing the use of gas, with 51% backing the idea of blending natural gas with hydrogen to lower carbon emissions. Additionally, 66% of participants supported a plan to ensure all boilers can convert to zero-carbon gas by 2030. Mike Foster, CEO of the EUA, emphasized the importance of aligning energy transition strategies with public opinion to drive the shift towards net-zero effectively.
Topics
Homes
Carbon Emissions
Energy Transition
Home Heating
Consumer Preferences
Boiler Technology
Public Opinion
Net-zero Goal
Gas Usage
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