The Argus reports that a new survey reveals that just one in five oil-heated homes are currently ready for a heat pump

The survey of 229 heating technicians was carried out by the Oil Firing Technical Association (Oftec) in response to the Government’s proposals to end the installation of new fossil-fuel oil boilers in homes from 2026.

Instead, a heat pump will be adopted for households which are not on the gas grid, with more than 80 per cent expected to eventually install this technology.

Poor insulation was cited as the biggest barrier for heat pump installation in rural homes, followed by the age and condition of the property and radiators that need replacing.

When asked about an alternative solution, 72 per cent of technicians said they would prefer the government focused on renewable liquid fuels, such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), for off-grid homes.

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The Argus - Concern for rural East Sussex as homes not ready for heat pumps