INDUSTRY NEWS
SIGNIFICANT DECLINE IN EMISSIONS FROM DOMESTIC COMBUSTION IN THE UK
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he latest Emissions of air pollutants in the UK – Particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) report from the Department for Environment, Food
& Rural Aff airs (Defra) reveals a signifi cant decline in emissions from domestic combustion, marking a notable achievement in the UK stove industry’s ongoing eff orts to improve air quality and reduce environmental impact. The report, published last week, shows that annual particulate emissions from domestic combustion have continued to decrease, falling below road transport emissions in 2023. This decline highlights the substantial progress made in reducing overall air quality impacts from domestic solid fuel and biomass combustion. Emissions of PM2.5 and PM10 from domestic
combustion have fallen by 17% between 2020 to 2023, with a 7% decrease shown in the latest data (2023) compared to 2022. Over the longer term, since 1990 there has been a 72% reduction in both PM2.5 and PM10 from domestic combustion. Commenting on the latest data, Andy Hill, chair of the Stove Industry Association (SIA) said: “This signifi cant reduction in emissions from domestic combustion can be attributed to several factors, including the adoption of modern stove appliances and the use of better-quality fuel, and increased consumer awareness and education. The SIA and its members have played a crucial role in this progress, working collaboratively to create cleaner and more effi cient appliances, and to promote consumer best practice.”
NEW EUROPEAN HEAT PUMP DATA HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR UK POLICY CERTAINTY
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ew data published by the European Heat Pump Association shows that heat pump sales have fallen by an average of 23% in 13
European countries in 2024 compared to 2023. Whilst the UK bucked the trend in 2024, witnessing a 63% increase in hydronic heat pump sales, this alarming European data underscores the importance of policy certainty to support sustained growth.
The EHPA have identifi ed three reasons for the decline; 1) a change in Government funding and support, 2) the cost-of-living crisis and 3) the low subsidised price of gas. They report the knock-on eff ect on jobs, with 4,000 being cut due to the declining market. Commenting on the release, Heat Pump Association, Chief Executive, Charlotte Lee said: “The statistics from Europe highlight the important role of Government in providing policy certainty to support sustained heat pump market growth. In the UK, 2024 saw healthy growth in hydronic heat pump sales, in part due to stable policy support such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and Energy Company Obligation, and an increasing number of heat pumps being installed in new build housing. However, to sustain and strengthen this level of growth and encourage further investment in UK manufacturing and in growing a skilled and competent workforce, there needs to be a clear,
Left: Charlotte Lee, Heat Pump Association, Chief Executive
credible heat decarbonisation transition plan published by the Government which includes a detailed heat pump installation pathway, supported by policy and regulatory change. The swift publication of the Government’s
response to the Future Homes and Building Standards consultation, regulation updates to implement the changes to permitted development rights for air source heat pumps along with meaningful action taken to reduce the price of electricity relative to gas are essential for supporting continued growth in the UK heat pump market.”
MCS REPORTS RECORD JANUARY FOR RENEWABLE INSTALLATIONS
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he latest data from the MCS Data Dashboard, which provides near-real-time dynamic visualisations of the uptake of small-scale
renewable technologies across the UK, show that January 2025 was the strongest start to the year in Scheme history for certifi ed renewable installations, with 23,021 systems installed – up 26% from January 2024. Ian Rippin, chief executive at MCS, commented on the latest MCS data: “Battery storage saw its best month ever, with over 2,600 installations - a 176% increase compared to January 2024. This surge is underpinned by the growth of our certifi ed battery storage installer base, which now exceeds 2,000.
“Heat pumps also continue their upward
trajectory, with 4,902 installations recorded in January - up 21% on January last year - as more homeowners make the switch to low-carbon heating. This brings the UK’s total number of certifi ed heat pump installations to 280,992 as of the
end of January 2025.” MCS holds the most comprehensive repository of data on the uptake of small-scale renewable technologies across the UK on The MCS Data Dashboard.
6 March 2025
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