I don't envy the new minister for net zero, appointed yesterday. The fact is that most people are, understandably, reluctant to spend at least £10000 to change their central heating system from a relatively cheap gas boiler system to a less powerful and more costly heat pump. Even those who can afford it are not buying. Of course the majority cannot afford it. It is hardly sensible to put in a heat pump system unless you have good insulation as they will not give enough heat. Read all the details below.
Heat pumps: mythology and actuality - The Global Warming Policy Foundation (thegwpf.org)
Net Zero Watch slams Government’s 'desperate' and 'unethical' heat pump proposals - Net Zero Watch
There is assistance to buy a heat pump. If you furnace or boiler is is about to expire, now is a good time.
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Heat pumps explained: UK offers homeowners almost $7,000 to buy ... - CNN
Oct 19, 2021CNN — The UK government is offering homeowners in England and Wales £5,000 ($6,900) in new grants to install heat pumps to warm their homes and provide hot water. The move is part of a...