What are heat pumps and why is the UK government pushing them?
by Jillian Ambrose from on (#5QWBR)
Their use could help the UK meet its climate targets, but there are concerns over high installation and running costs
The government has set out plans to offer 5,000 grants to help 90,000 households install home heat pumps, and other low-carbon heating systems, over the next three years as part of its plan to cut Britain's reliance on fossil fuel heating.
As gas boilers are phased out, heat pump installations could reach up to 600,000 a year in the 2030s - but is Britain ready for a home heating revolution?
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