WORKING TOWARDS THE FINISH LINE

摘要

Government targets to reduce carbon emissions have set the UK on a pathway to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. In respect of what this means in real terms, while the future for homes on the gas grid is still uncertain, what we do know is that newbuild homes in the UK will soon be subject to the rules of the Future Homes Standard, which seeks to end the installation of fossil fuel gas heating systems in all new build dwellings from 2025. Hydrogen, hybrid, and more electric-based heating, such as heat pumps combined with hot water cylinders, will therefore be the norm for newbuild homes in the coming years. With low carbon heating changes already on the horizon, to achieve these targets it is important to garner the support of all involved, from homeowners through to manufacturers. This is because any period of change will undoubtedly be met with some early adoption issues and, as a result, support and discussion will be required across the supply chain to ensure a successful transition.