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UK Heat Pump Adoption Drive Intensifies with New 'Visit a Heat Pump' Scheme

Innovative program launched by Nesta allows prospective buyers to experience heat pumps firsthand, aiming to boost uptake and meet climate goals.

  • Nesta's 'Visit a Heat Pump' initiative encourages UK residents to host viewings of their heat pumps, reminiscent of 1960s Tupperware parties.
  • The scheme has already enlisted 150 homeowners across the UK, from Bristol to Falkirk, to demonstrate the technology's benefits.
  • Government support includes a £7,500 grant to encourage households to switch from gas boilers to more sustainable heat pumps.
  • Ministers and energy experts believe the initiative will dispel myths and increase confidence in heat pumps as a viable home heating solution.
  • Research indicates that 81% of heat pump users are satisfied with the technology, suggesting it is effective for a wide range of homes.
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