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NEWS CCC calls for faster heat pump rollout T


he Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) latest statutory report to Parliament has identifi ed the UK’s growing heat pump market as a bright spot in national decarbonisation eff orts, while underscoring that further policy action is urgently needed to sustain momentum and meet Net Zero targets. The 2025 Progress in Reducing Emissions report


confi rms that heat pump installations in existing homes rose by 56% in 2024, reaching 98,000 across the UK. However, despite this sharp rise, the CCC emphasises that only around 1% of UK homes are currently heated by a heat pump, placing the country well behind leading European markets. The CCC attributes the recent uptake to improved incentives such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and the introduction of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism. It also welcomes the removal of planning barriers, such as the former one-metre rule for external units. Nonetheless, it warns that installations must continue to accelerate to stay on track for decarbonising buildings. A key constraint remains the cost imbalance between electricity and gas. The report repeats last year’s headline recommendation: remove policy levies from electricity bills. The CCC states that this measure alone could signifi cantly reduce operating costs for heat pump users and help tip the scales in favour of electric heating. Looking ahead, the committee fl ags the forthcoming Warm Homes Plan as a critical


opportunity for the government to address long- term funding, market confi dence, and the proposed phase-out of fossil fuel boilers by 2035. Without additional commitments, around 14% of the emissions reductions needed by 2030, primarily tied to heating, remain unsupported by credible plans. The CCC concludes that while the current growth


trajectory is promising, reaching Net Zero will require “confi dence, consistency and clarity” from policymakers to ensure UK homes transition swiftly away from gas. “Today’s report from the Climate Change Committee on the Government’s progress to reduce emissions is a stark reminder that whilst the heat pump sector has experienced growth, robust and comprehensive plans are still needed to scale up deployment and meet the UK’s legally binding carbon reduction targets,“ said the Chief Executive of the Heat Pump Association, Charlotte Lee. “Key to this is the disparity between electricity and gas pricing, which remains a major barrier to the widespread adoption of heat pumps. Without forward-thinking policy intervention to address this issue, the scale of growth required will not be realised. “The sector is waiting for the Warm Homes Plan, due to be published later this year. This Plan must set a clear, ambitious and achievable growth trajectory for heat pumps to provide confi dence for the market to invest.”


European Heat Pump Summit 2025


The European Heat Pump Summit returns to Nuremberg on 28 and 29 October 2025, convening global specialists from industry, commerce, and academia for two days of in- depth exchange. Key topics include market trends, new applications, advancements in component development, and large-scale heat pump systems. The accompanying Foyer Expo off ers companies and professional associations a prime opportunity to showcase their products and services to a global expert audience and engage in direct dialogue. The European Heat Pump Summit is not only a hub for knowledge exchange but also a key platform for international professional dialogue on heat pump technologies.


ACR News Awards 2026 to celebrate industry excellence at Grand Connaught Rooms


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he ACR News Awards 2026 will take place on 19 March 2026 at London’s historic Grand Connaught Rooms.


The annual event recognises outstanding achievements across the air conditioning and refrigeration (ACR) sector, spotlighting innovation, sustainability, and service excellence. The ACR News Awards will be held in the Edinburgh Suite at the Grande Connaught Rooms.


Hosted in the heart of Covent Garden, the Edinburgh Suite, situated within the Grand Connaught Rooms, is known for its blend of period architecture and modern amenities, providing a fi tting


backdrop for the industry’s leading professionals to gather and celebrate their contributions. Following the success of the 2025


ceremony, which honoured advancements in training, product development, and diversity initiatives, the 2026 event is expected to attract a wide range of manufacturers, engineers, and service providers. The evening will include a formal awards presentation, networking opportunities, an after-party and more. Award categories, timescales for entries


and fi nalists will be announced in the lead-up to the event via the offi cial ACR News Awards website.


12 July 2025 • www.acr-news.com


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