Energy Efficiency

Heat pumps play vital role in emissions reduction targets

In a new report suggesting the UK will fail to meet its carbon emissions target, the Government Committee on Climate Change criticised inadequate investment in heat pumps, described as an important option for meeting carbon budgets.

Heat Pump Technology makes great sense

Heat Pump Technology makes great sense

According to the Committee on Climate Change, the UK is not on track to meet carbon budgets and suggests it will be necessary for Government to develop and implement further policy measures over the next two years to meet its commitments. Calling on the government to extend the Renewable Heat Incentive to the residential sector and ensure funding beyond 2015, it suggests allowing the Green Deal finance scheme to cover up-front costs of purchasing heat pumps. Current incentives are described as weak. read more