How the UK can master heat pump retrofits: Five key lessons

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With careful preparation, clear communication, and a focus on people as much as technology, we can ensure that the transition to heat pumps is not just successful but widely embraced, writes RPS Group's Graham Rothwell

2025 marks an important year for decarbonising homes, with significant investment in low-carbon heating systems set to drive progress in reducing fuel poverty and carbon emissions. For social landlords,...

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