Skip to main content

Written question asked by Sally-Ann Hart (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 May 2024. It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Boilers: Heat Pumps

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department has made an assessment of the effectiveness of hybrid heat pumps in reducing household emissions.

Answer

The emission reduction potential of hybrid heat pumps is dependent on several factors, including the proportion of heating delivered by the heat pump.

The Electrification of Heat Demonstration Project, delivered by Energy Systems Catapult, showed that, for hybrid heat pumps installed under the project, the median proportion of space heating delivered by the heat pump was around 40%.

The Government will continue to gather further evidence and monitor technological and market developments.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26630
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Boilers Carbon emissions Heat pumps
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk