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Written question asked by Tom Collins (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 2025 (named day). It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Monday, 24 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Heat Pumps: Housing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential role of air-to-air heat pumps for making homes more climate resilient.

Answer

The department is currently developing the Warm Homes Plan to ensure that homes are fit for the future. The department has been carrying out research to respond to the relevant climate change adaptation risks identified by the third Climate Change Risk Assessment.

This research is closing evidence gaps identifying the buildings most vulnerable to extreme heat and where these are located, as well as appropriate adaptation solutions. This includes considering the role of technologies, such as air-to-air heat pumps. This work is informing the development of the Warm Homes Plan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
31123
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Housing Carbon emissions Heat pumps
Link
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