News

Poorer households should be given free heat pumps, government told

By 2021-06-17T06:00:00

Heat pump shutterstock

Source: Shutterstock

Open letter signed by 20 bodies calls for better incentives to drive uptake of energy-saving devices

Free heat pumps should be provided for poorer households to drive uptake of alternatives to traditional gas boilers, experts have told the government.

The green heating devices are a core part of the government’s net zero goals, but can cost up to £35,000 each and may increase fuel bills.

…

This content is available to registered users | Already registered?Login here

You are not currently logged in.

To continue reading this story, sign up for free guest access

Existing Subscriber? LOGIN

REGISTER for free access on selected stories and sign up for email alerts. You get:

  • Up to the minute architecture news from around the UK
  • Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

 

Subscribe to Building Design and you will benefit from:

Gated access promo

  • Unlimited news
  • Reviews of the latest buildings from all corners of the world
  • Technical studies
  • Full access to all our online archives
  • PLUS you will receive a digital copy of WA100 worth over £45

Subscribe now for unlimited access.