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Written question asked by Lord Offord of Garvel (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 2024. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 9 December 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Heat Pumps

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to increase the rate of installation of heat pumps.

Answer

The Government recently announced £30 million of additional budget for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme for 2024-2025 in response to increased uptake of the scheme. It was also confirmed that the scheme budget for 2025-2026 will be almost doubled to £295 million, so that more families can benefit from £7,500 off the cost of a heat pump.

In addition, we are reforming air source heat pump permitted development rights in England, investing in UK manufacturing through the Heat Pump Investment Accelerator programme and introducing a reformed Clean Heat Market Mechanism next April, making heat pumps an even more attractive choice for households.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2933
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Heat pumps
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk