NEWS Industry welcomes CCC recommendations T
he Heat Pump Association (HPA) and BSRIA have both welcomed government’s decision to commit the UK to a net zero
target for greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 following recent recommendations from the Committee on Climate Change (CCC).
The move means that the UK is on track to become the first G7 country to legislate for net zero emissions, with other major economies expected to follow suit.
The UK will conduct a further assessment within five years to confirm that other countries are taking similarly ambitious action, multiplying the effect of the UK’s lead and ensuring its industries do not face unfair competition.
However, the HPA warns that clear policy and a widespread adoption of ultra low-carbon heating systems are urgently required in order for the target to stand a realistic chance of being met.
Despite acknowledging in the past that a shift to solely using heat pumps would be impractical, the HPA is calling on the government to promote
wider support for heat pumps as a technology that is widely understood, and is available now. This means the work towards hitting this new target can begin immediately, without the need to develop new technology.
Graham Wright, chairman of the HPA, said: “We are extremely encouraged by the government’s decision to cut the UK’s emissions to almost zero by 2050, but to achieve this government and industry, collectively, must not ‘take our foot off the gas’. What industry needs now are clear signals, with explicit policy and well-communicated pathways to low carbon heating such as heat pumps.”
He continued: “The industry needs to prepare for increased production and training with a degree of certainty that is only achievable by clear policy and distinct time frames. The t echnology is widely available, but more structured training is needed to implement it. The HPA is ready to help government raise awareness among installers and customers and is already planning to set up its own training courses in the near future.”
Peter Tse, business manager, Sustainable
Construction Group at BSRIA, said: “Government has now acted, setting out its net zero carbon stall and leading the global challen ge by addressing th e UK’s carbon footprint with the decision to implement the recommendations of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), creating a legally bindin g net zero carbon target f or 2050.
“The task ahead is truly challenging given the UK is currently significantly behind the targets set out in both the fourth and fifth carbon budgets. However, it is encouraging to see many businesses already leading the way, with strong commitments and swift progress and a new Net Zero Taskforce launched to support the private sector’s transition to a net zero carbon future.” BSRIA has placed itself at the forefront of this issue, with this year’s iteration of its flagship annual Briefing titled ‘A Climate of Change – how future technology and improved processes could secure energy efficiency and wellbeing’. The BSRIA Briefing will take place in London on Friday 15 November 2019.
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