HPA UK respond to Climate Change Committee Adaptation Report
Charlotte Lee, Chief Executive, HPA UK, said:
“This report is a clear warning that the UK can no longer treat cooling as an afterthought. As we face more frequent and dangerous heatwaves, we must prepare our buildings- including homes, schools, offices and care settings for a future of more extreme temperatures. Heat pumps offer a practical long-term solution with many systems providing both efficient heating in winter and cooling in summer from the same technology. It is a timely reminder of the need to futureproof our buildings and energy systems now
Alongside accelerating the rollout of clean heating and cooling technologies, we should maximise the use of waste heat and invest in better insulation, shading and ventilation across homes and public buildings. By taking a whole-building approach, we can improve comfort, reduce pressure on the grid and better protect vulnerable people from the growing risks of extreme heat.”
Read the full report here.
Notes to Editors:
For media inquiries, please contact:
Olivia Smalley
Head of Policy and Communications
Email: Olivia.smalley@thehpa.org.uk
About the Heat Pump Association UK:
HPA UK is the UK’s dedicated voice for the Heat Pump Sector, driving widespread deployment of heat pump technology throughout the UK. Our membership includes the country’s leading manufacturers of heat pumps, components, and associated equipment as well as energy companies, certification bodies, installers and training providers. We currently represent over 400 member organisations working in the heat pump sector, with our members representing around 90% of the volume of heat pumps sold in the UK market.
