ScottishPower says hitting the 3,000 figure is a key milestone, saying that it was “ quickening the pace to decarbonise homes”.
Data: Demand for heat pumps soars by 75% year-on-year
Heat pumps are seen as key to meeting the UK’s 2035 climate targets by halving the carbon emissions from heating buildings.
Another U-turn: UK energy secretary abandons ‘boiler tax’
Energy secretary Claire Coutinho is set to ditch the UK government’s target to phase out gas boilers and install 600,000 heat pumps a year by 2028.
Heat pump applications soar after £7,500 grant boost
More people have applied for heat pumps since the government increased grants to £7,500 in October last year.
Government backs sewer power in £80m green heating investment
Four innovative green heating projects will get a share of £80.6m to help put the UK a step closer to reaching net zero goals by 2050.
Samsung partners with British Gas to boost new heating technology adoption
Samsung and British Gas’ joint venture advocates for the adoption of low-carbon heating technologies like heat pumps in homes across Britain.
NIC urges government to invest more in heat pumps
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has told the government it needs to invest more money to install heat pumps, to meet 2035 targets.
Ovo launches cheapest heat pump rate on market
Ovo has launched the cheapest heat pump rate on the market, potentially reducing household costs by 50%.
Government proposes polemic new heat pump measures
The government has shared a range of proposed measures to boost heat pump roll out in order to make installation easier and cheaper.
‘Records broken’ for renewable energy and heat installations
New data has revealed broken records for renewable energy installations – such as solar panels and heat pumps – in first six months of 2023.
