UK Government May Scrap Fines for Missing Heat Pump Targets

In a move to prevent price hikes, the UK government hints at abandoning fines for boiler manufacturers failing to meet heat pump installation targets.

• The UK government is considering dropping fines for boiler manufacturers that don't meet heat pump targets, aiming to speed up the phasing out of gas boilers.
• Manufacturers raised boiler prices in response to the fines, leading to discussions about scrapping the penalties to avoid impacting consumers.
• The scheme, set to start in April, requires manufacturers to replace a percentage of their gas boiler sales with heat pumps, with fines for non-compliance.
• Critics argue that scrapping the fines could undermine the UK's net zero goals, while supporters believe it will prevent unfair price increases for consumers.
• The government remains committed to installing 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2028, with increased grants to encourage uptake among households.

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