Are you thinking of installing home energy solutions or have already started making your home more efficient? This is your chance to become part of the growing worldwide push for sustainable housing as one of the strategies to combat climate change.
The topic has been appearing on the agendas of global climate action forums more and more often and was a significant focus of COP29, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place from November 11 to 22 in Azerbaijan.
COP29 placed a strong emphasis on sustainable housing as a critical component of global climate action, resulting in multiple countries announcing plans to boost sustainable housing. The UK was one of them, committing the country to the ambitious climate goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 compared with the 1990 levels.
UK’s commitment to sustainable housing in practice
The UK government has since announced a doubling of funds available to help people switch to environmentally friendly heat pumps to keep their homes warm, as well as a relaxation of planning rules to make installing the units easier.
Funding available under the boiler upgrade scheme, launched by the previous Conservative government in 2022, will also be increased by 30 million pounds this financial year and doubled to £295 million for 2025/26 to enable more people to take part, according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
What this means for you
This is great news for all UK homeowners hoping to make their houses warmer and cosier in the upcoming months. Under the new scheme, you can apply for grants of up to £7,500 to pay for a new heat pump, which makes them more competitive with new gas boilers typically costing around £3,000.
The government will also remove the rule according to which heat pumps need to be at least 1 metre away from a property boundary, making it easier to avoid any planning issues, which have previously halted pre-agreed heat pump purchases according to Greg Jackson, the CEO of Octopus Energy.
Now is the time to join the future of energy!
At YorEnergy, we are now more thrilled than ever to work with you towards a warmer, cosier home. With the heat pumps being over three times more efficient than an average gas boiler and now made more affordable, we can’t wait to help you start your journey towards cleaner energy which will also help you save a significant amount on your energy bills.
If you’re as excited as we are, visit our website today to access our free virtual plan builder, see if a heat pump is suitable for your home and explore the other options available to you.
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