Research: Three million heat pumps need fitting in next five years to meet UK climate goals

Michael Holder
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A Vaillant heat pump / credit: OVO
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A Vaillant heat pump / credit: OVO

Experts call for new approach and delivery body to rapidly accelerate rollout of heat pumps backed by quick decisions on hydrogen heating and energy efficiency support

As many as three million heat pumps will need to be fitted in homes across the country over the coming Parliament if the UK is to meet its statutory climate targets, requiring a huge acceleration in the...

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