UK Pushes Heat Pumps as Primary Home Heating Solution

Government aims to phase out gas boilers by 2035, offering subsidies to address cost concerns and drive adoption.

The UK government plans to ban gas boilers in new homes starting this year and prohibit their sale entirely by 2035, though existing boilers won't need to be replaced immediately.
Heat pumps, seen as a key technology for achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, are set to become the dominant heating solution for most homes in the country.
While heat pumps are more energy-efficient than gas boilers, installation costs remain high, averaging over £5,000 even after a £7,500 government subsidy.
The government has allocated nearly £300 million for subsidies in 2025 and is relaxing planning restrictions to encourage heat pump installations, aiming for 600,000 units annually by 2028.
Concerns persist over affordability, suitability for certain housing types, and public skepticism, with targeted campaigns planned to counter misinformation and promote adoption.