'Nowhere near enough progress': Net zero at risk from lack of effective green heating plans, MPs warn

Michael Holder
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The government is targeting 600,000 heat pumps a year by 2028
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The government is targeting 600,000 heat pumps a year by 2028

BEIS Committee report claims government 'lacks strategic direction' for decarbonising heating from homes and businesses

The government still "lacks strategic direction" and the clear policies needed to decarbonise home heating, according to a highly critical new report from MPs, which warns the UK will miss its 2050 net...

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