An innovation trial led by UK Power Networks (UKPN) in partnership with energy supplier OVO and tepeo, an electric boiler provider, has found that heat battery technology would “significantly” help the UK meet net zero targets by 2050.
An inquiry held by the Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has concluded that the Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is failing to deliver on its objectives, as the take-up of grants remains “disappointingly low.”
British Gas, has announced that it will guarantee the lowest quote for heat pump installations, matching any price offered by another company for a MCS credited installation.