Overview

• The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has set a target for 50% of UK homes to adopt heat pumps by 2040 to align with net zero emissions goals.
• Heat pumps are seen as a more efficient alternative to fossil fuel-based heating, but currently only 1% of UK homes use them.
• Key barriers include high installation costs, limited availability of trained installers, and the need for significant government incentives and workforce expansion.
• Experts call for increased subsidies, reduced bureaucracy for small installation firms, and reforms to lower electricity costs to encourage adoption.
• Achieving the 2040 target will also require major upgrades to the electricity grid and public willingness to shift from traditional heating systems.