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Articles tagged with: heat pumps
Heat pumps are key to securing the UK’s energy independence
Energy
By Cherilyn Mackrory MP
Heat pumps are key to securing the UK’s energy independence
In the United States, where President Joe Biden is reindustrialising and creating jobs in clean technology, heat pumps have been dubbed freedom pumps in a nod to the energy independence they bring.
A hot mess – the difficulties of decarbonising home heating
Energy
By Adam Bell
A hot mess – the difficulties of decarbonising home heating
Adam Bell, head of policy at Stonehaven, walks us through the perils and pitfalls in trying to decarbonise the heating of our homes
Decarbonisation: Right solution for the right home? Partner content
Environment
By Calor Gas
Decarbonisation: Right solution for the right home?
Heat pumps are a vital part of the transition to net zero, but they are not the best option for every household.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Government energy policies impacting voting intentions in key rural constituencies
A new survey* has revealed how the government’s green heating policies are impacting voting intentions across key rural Conservative constituencies from cabinet minister seats to key marginals ahead of the next election.
Why retrofitting is a “no brainer” for the Government this winter Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Why retrofitting is a “no brainer” for the Government this winter
Last week at Conservative Party Conference, the Chartered Institute of Building partnered with ConservativeHome, the Federation of Master Builders and E3G, for a fringe event discussion about the importance of retrofitting in addressing the climate crisis, keeping down energy bills and improving public health.
Pumps and pragmatism – a decarbonisation policy which reflects the new reality Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Pumps and pragmatism – a decarbonisation policy which reflects the new reality
As the UK seeks to bring about the transition to low carbon heating, it’s critical policymakers properly understand the diverse needs of the UK’s building stock and put technology inclusive policy levers in place to support all consumers.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Technician survey reveals majority of customer homes not ready for heat pumps
Heating technicians have voiced concerns over the government’s proposals to convert off-grid homes to heat pumps with the vast majority (87%) revealing less than one-fifth (20%) of the properties they service are currently ready for the technology.
Where’s the ‘fairness’ in using off-grid homes as the testing ground for heat policies? Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Where’s the ‘fairness’ in using off-grid homes as the testing ground for heat policies?
The government may be in a hurry to decarbonise Britain's homes and businesses, but in its haste, it is leaving fairness to off-grid households to fall by the wayside.
Off-grid homes risk becoming guinea pigs in government decarbonisation policy
Environment
By OFTEC
Off-grid homes risk becoming guinea pigs in government decarbonisation policy
The long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy outlines profound changes coming to the way we heat our homes.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Biomass Policy Statement – Response from OFTEC and UKIFDA
Trade Associations UKIFDA, for fuel distributors, and OFTEC, for equipment manufacturers and training providers, welcome the publication of the Biomass Policy Statement (BPS) which reaffirms the role of renewable liquid fuels in decarbonising the off-grid sector.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Renewable liquid fuel demonstration project expanded to 200 homes with £800,000 investment
The liquid fuel heating industry has today announced the second phase of its fossil fuel replacement demonstration as it commits to convert 200 homes and businesses across the UK from oil heating to the renewable fuel Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) this winter, amounting to an initial investment of over £800,000.
Trusted information and good consumer protections would give people the confidence to make their homes ready for net zero
Energy
By Gillian Cooper
Trusted information and good consumer protections would give people the confidence to make their homes ready for net zero
The government has finally set out the road map for how we decarbonise the UK’s homes and buildings in its long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy.
Minister Says Heat Pump Grant Is 'First Step' To Green Homes But It Could Take 15 Years To Phase Out Gas
Environment
Minister Says Heat Pump Grant Is "First Step" To Green Homes But It Could Take 15 Years To Phase Out Gas
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan has suggested the replacement of gas boilers could take as long as 15 years as she defended a scheme to subsidise heat pumps as a "fantastic first step".
Decarbonising the heat sector will protect consumers from future energy cost spikes
Energy
By Steve Brine MP
Decarbonising the heat sector will protect consumers from future energy cost spikes
It’s time to level up our buildings and energy infrastructure and release the UK from its vulnerability to volatile fossil fuels.
The government is meeting just six per cent of its green homes targets – but bold action has public support
Environment
By Luke Murphy, head of the IPPR Environmental Justice Commission
The government is meeting just six per cent of its green homes targets – but bold action has public support
In just over 50 days, the UK plays host to the pivotal international climate summit COP26 in Glasgow. To be a credible host, the UK must get its own house in order yet its net zero strategy – the UK government’s long-awaited plan for reducing emissions – and other crucial plans, including its heat and buildings strategy, have still not been published.
Power Up: How can we support the UK's energy transition? Partner content
Coronavirus
By Legal & General
Power Up: How can we support the UK's energy transition?
If the UK is to meet its net zero ambitions, then over the next three decades we will need to drive a fundamental shift in the way that energy is generated, distributed, and used.