Half of homes to have an air source heat pump by 2025 according to government ministers
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is the Government’s independent advisory board helping to shape Government policy which will affect the path we take to reach Net Zero by 2050 in the UK.
The UK has a legal requirement to reduce its carbon output to zero by 2050. Since the 1990s, the UK’s carbon emissions have halved, thanks to a shift in reliance on fossil fuels amongst other things.
According to the latest reports on the BBC, the Climate Change Committee have made further recommendations which are needed for the UK to reach net zero emissions and among the main changes is a recommendation for over half of UK homes to have Air Source Heat Pump
A shift to consumers adopting Air Source Heat pumps also represents a huge opportunity for users to reduce their energy bills and enjoy the benefits of a lower cost source of sustainable heating.
Why are there grants available for Air Source Heat Pumps?
The Government is guided by recommendations made by the Climate Change Committee who help to shape the stepping stones to Net Zero in 2050. One of the core recommendations is to help home owners make the shift from fossil fuel to renewable energy.
Air Source Heat pumps not only form part of the stepping stones towards Net Zero, but also help homeowners tackle fuel poverty by providing a source of low cost heating.
The government is committed to helping as many home owners as possible get on the path to a lower cost and lower carbon future as possible.
Taking advantage of being an Air Source Heat Pump early adopter
Savvy homeowners who are early adopters are taking advantage of Government backed initiatives to help fund the installation and purchase of Air Source Heat Pumps with a grant of up to £7500.
While the funds are a helpful kick start to gain traction, they certainly won’t be around forever.
Nasser Moffat, Retrofit Assessment Director at Energy Grant Finder said “we often see a heavy investment in emerging technologies in the early days and this helps to start the ball rolling – but they get used up quickly. Our advice to any householder considering adopting this technology is to move fast and take advantage of the grants while they’re available”
