The RSN regularly meets with government departments and earlier this month received a presentation from the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) on the phasing out the installation of fossil fuel heating systems in buildings off the gas grid

Government plans include:

• To deliver 600k heat pumps per year by 2028
• The boiler upgrade scheme
• An end to new fossil heating off the gas grid
• A market-based mechanism for heat pump deployment

To find out more about each of the above click here to view the presentation made by BEIS.

You might also be interested in reading the RSN’s latest Rural Lens Reviews on the Government’s Net Zero Strategy and Heat and Buildings Strategy, in which we identify the importance of diversity across and decarbonisation, highlighting electrification is not the single answer, the government should follow a mixed technology approach including biofuels such as BioLPG and bioliquids. And that choice, not mandate options are needed that are suitable for all homeowners, dependent on their situation (financial, physical and property). 

To achieve conversion for all homes in 30 years needs financial support, available equipment and a workforce to deliver a range of solutions.

Click the links below to view:
- Rural Lens Review – Net Zero Strategy Build Back Greener
- Rural Lens Review – Heat and Buildings Strategy