Urgent Call for Low-Carbon Heating Transition in the UK
Key Ideas
  • Nesta's report urges the UK to significantly increase the installation of heat pumps and low-carbon heating systems to meet climate obligations, highlighting the need for a 12-fold increase in installations over the next five years.
  • The report outlines a policy plan for the government, emphasizing the importance of rebalancing energy bills, implementing a national agency for heat schemes, and considering the use of hydrogen for home heating.
  • Proposed solutions include coordinated neighborhood switching to low-carbon heating to reduce costs and speed up the transition, with potential annual energy bill savings of around £400 per household switching to heat pumps.
  • Industry experts, including Energy UK's deputy director, support the call for bold action and a united approach to accelerate progress in decarbonizing homes and businesses, stressing the need for consumer and industry confidence in investing in low-carbon solutions.
A new report by Nesta highlights the urgent need for the UK to intensify efforts in adopting low-carbon heating systems like heat pumps to fulfill its climate obligations. With a target of installing 3 million heat pumps over the next five years, there is a significant gap between current installations and the required numbers. Nesta's proposed policy plan for the government includes actions for the first 100 days in office, focusing on rebalancing energy bills, establishing a national agency for heat schemes, and exploring the use of hydrogen for home heating. The report also suggests coordinated neighborhood switching to low-carbon heating to accelerate the transition, potentially leading to cost savings for households. Emphasis is placed on re-evaluating fuel poverty schemes to protect vulnerable groups better and expedite the low-carbon transition. Industry voices, like Energy UK's deputy director, echo the need for decisive action and a collaborative approach to boost confidence in investing in low-carbon solutions for homes and businesses.
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