Heat pumps set to replace gas boilers

Heat pumps are emerging as the preferred alternative to gas boilers in the UK as the nation strives for net zero emissions. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has set an ambitious target of installing 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2028, despite the previous government's plan to ban new gas boilers being shelved. While the government has increased grants for heat pumps to £7,500, the average installation cost remains around £13,000, making affordability a significant barrier. 

The Daily Telegraph (24/08/2024)