From today a 50 per cent uplift of the grant for installing air source heat pumps comes into force in a scheme which has been described as the 'most generous in Europe'
A 50% uplift in the Government grant available for households to install air source heat pumps takes effect from Monday, providing an extra £2,500 in support, the Government said. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said it will mean the cost of installing a heat pump could be below that of the average gas boiler for some households.
The Government has faced criticism from the National Infrastructure Commission on its policies relating to heat pumps and phasing out boilers. The NIC said on Wednesday that the current rate of heat pump installation is “not cutting the mustard”. The PA news agency understands the scheme’s current budget is underspent and so there is room for more grants to be made. The Climate Change Committee has also raised concerns, saying the Government’s shift away from an earlier intention to phase out new gas boilers by 2035 and instead allow around 20% of households to be exempt will mean “residual emissions” bleed across the 2050 net zero target.
The Government also said it making £10 million available through its heat pump ready programme to support innovation and cut installation costs, alongside launching a new campaign to help people improve energy efficiency in their homes this winter.
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