UK Energy Minister: Hydrogen will have limited role in home heating

Lord Callanan stated that while hydrogen might have a small role in local areas, it won’t be a major player in home heating due to practical challenges and efficiency concerns

UK falls short on heat pump targets and insulation funding, says National Grid

A National Grid ESO’s report has emphasised the need for more support and incentives to meet heat pump targets, accelerate hydrogen decisions and address funding gaps in home insulation

‘UK’s reliance on gas is only set to grow’

Oil and gas production meets more than three quarters of Britain’s energy needs currently

Government urged to focus on heat pumps installations, not hydrogen

It will need a decade to fully embrace the potential of hydrogen for decarbonising heating, new research suggests

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Heating scheme to warm 250 UK homes with free low carbon heat pumps

The installations will be offered to homes which already have gas central heating and will be complemented by checks, energy tariffs and usage advice

Government consults on domestic burning of dirtier fuels

The UK Government is seeking views from householders and businesses on proposals to cut harmful emissions caused by the burning of dirtier fuels. It has launched a call for evidence on the use of house coal, smokeless coal, manufactured solid fuels and wet wood for domestic heating in an effort to reduce air pollution. Official […]