heat pumps

Octopus reveals plans to extend 'Zero Bills' offer to existing homes following clean tech upgrades

New analysis by Juniper Research suggests heat pump installations are accelerating, but warns more support is needed to drive further uptake

Housebuilder and energy firm start work to build 113 homes at 'UK's largest' Zero Bills development in Essex

New Economics Foundation warns government will miss targets under Warm Homes Plan without subsidised loan scheme

Latest figures on government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) confirm a sharp increase in grant applications last year, but industry figures suggest more needs to be done to promote heat pump uptake

Public support for net zero goals remains strong, but fresh polling suggests many people feel the transition is happening to them, rather than with them

UK clean tech certification scheme reveals 2024 was a record year for small-scale renewables installations

Green business leaders reflect on lessons learned from sustainability setbacks, and why it's important to share stories of both struggles and successes

Energy giant reveals over 200,000 homeowners enquired about heat pumps last year, as industry figures show almost 60,000 were installed in 2024

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