UK's Warm Homes Plan Faces Criticism for Rural Communities' Heating Solutions
The UK government’s Warm Homes Plan shifts to a 'heat pump first' approach, ending the Energy Company Obligation. Concerns arise about its suitability for rural households with older homes facing insulation and installation challenges. The consultation on alternative clean heating, closing on February 10, aims to address options for 20% of homes unsuitable for heat pumps. Calor emphasizes the need for Renewable Liquid Gases like BioLPG, which offer significant carbon savings and compatibility with existing systems, to be fully supported in the plan.
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The UK government’s Warm Homes Plan (WHP) promotes a 'heat pump first' strategy, moving away from the previous fabric-first approach. This shift raises concerns for rural communities, where older homes may not easily adopt heat pumps due to insulation and installation issues.
A consultation on alternative clean heating solutions is ongoing, closing on February 10. Calor advocates for the inclusion of Renewable Liquid Gases (RLGs) like BioLPG in the WHP, highlighting their compatibility with existing systems and substantial carbon savings. The government is encouraged to develop a Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel Obligation to support rural households in their transition to low-carbon heating.
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