The Welsh government has announced a new heat strategy that emphasizes the installation of heat pumps in Welsh homes to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. While acknowledging the challenges in transitioning from oil and gas boilers, the government aims to facilitate the adoption of greener technologies through financial incentives and changes in planning rules. With heating accounting for a significant portion of energy use in Wales, the shift to heat pumps is crucial in reducing carbon emissions. Despite not supporting the use of hydrogen for residential heating, the government sees its potential in industrial applications. Currently, there are around 15,000 heat pumps in Wales, with plans to increase this to 580,000 by 2035, accompanied by public awareness campaigns and financial support initiatives. The strategy also includes a focus on energy-efficient housing, exemplified by the building of 41 new affordable homes in Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, with high energy efficiency standards including air source heat pumps. However, retrofitting existing homes to such standards poses significant challenges and costs, estimated at billions of pounds. Alongside the heat strategy, a new state-owned renewable energy developer, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, aims to increase green power capacity in Wales through the construction of onshore windfarms, with plans for projects on Welsh government-owned woodland sites. The government's energy secretary highlighted the opportunities for large-scale, Welsh-owned renewable energy projects, emphasizing the long-term benefits and investments in the community.