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Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Heat Pumps: Urban Areas

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to ADE's Electricity System Benefits of Heat Networks research paper, whether he has made an assessment of the value for money of the Department’s target for individual air source heat pumps in urban and semi-urban areas like Leeds.

Answer

The Department’s latest assessment of the value for money of heat pump deployment is outlined in the March 2026 impact assessment of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The scheme is demand-led, and funds installations in urban and semi-urban areas, including Leeds.

Our strategy for upgrading buildings is outlined in the Warm Homes Plan, and our Heat Network Zoning policy is designed to support the development of low carbon heat networks in the optimum right places. This ensures that consumers can benefit from the efficiencies that heat networks bring, as described in ADE’s research, whilst also ensuring that we respond to consumer demand for cleaner heat today.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125713
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Urban areas Heat pumps
Link
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