HPA Chief Executive reacts to clarity on Future Homes Standard

Following an announcement today that all new builds will have solar panels and some form of low carbon heating by default as part of the Future Homes Standard, HPA Chief Executive, Charlotte Lee said:

‘The HPA welcomes clarity on the publication timeline for the Future Homes Standard and confirmation that all new homes will be required to have low-carbon heating, such as heat pumps. Coupled with solar PV, highly efficient heat pump installations will result in low consumer energy bills and increase the UK’s energy security. This announcement provides a clear signal to the heat pump sector to scale up delivery in terms of workforce and manufacturing to meet the anticipated growth in the market and demonstrates the Government’s commitment to decarbonise buildings.’

Read the announcement in full here.

Notes to Editors:

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Olivia Smalley

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Email: Olivia.smalley@thehpa.org.uk

About the Heat Pump Association:

The HPA 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 130 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.