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HPA TAKE HEAT PUMPS TO HOLYROOD


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he Heat Pump Association (HPA), along with two of its manufacturing members, Mitsubishi Electric and NIBE, supported by the MCS Foundation and Nesta, took working heat pumps to the Scottish Parliament’s doorstep to bust myths and raise awareness of the vital technology and its role in decarbonising Scotland’s heating. The HPA’s ‘Hear, See and Feel a Heat Pump’ event provided an opportunity to meet with MSPs and representatives from fi ve diff erent parties, various party spokespersons on Net Zero, Energy and Climate. As well as those who sit on the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, who will be tasked with scrutinising the upcoming Heat in Buildings Bill and Draft Climate Change Plan, and the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee. MSPs and stakeholders also had the opportunity to see both Air-to-Water and


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Ground Source heat pumps in action, hear from industry and technical experts who were on hand to answer their important questions, and experience fi rsthand how heat pumps provide reliable low-carbon heat. Commenting on the event, Olivia Smalley, head of policy and communications at the HPA said: “This event was a brilliant opportunity to showcase heat pumps directly to MSPs, particularly in light of the highly anticipated publication of the refreshed Heat in Buildings Bill. We were able to highlight the urgent need for policy certainty, and evidence the sector’s ambition to scale up should the Bill be delivered.”


UK HEAT PUMP TRAINING SURGES, BUT REGIONAL DISPARITIES RISK FUTURE SKILLS GAP


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ew research from City Plumbing shows how plumbers and heating installers across the UK are stepping up to meet the demand for


low-carbon heating. Across the UK, 58% of professionals have


already trained or upskilled in heat pumps, with a further 34% planning to do so within the next 12 months, according to fi ndings in City Plumbing’s new Taking the Temperature report. Only 8% say they have not been trained and do not plan to train in heat pumps. Exploring the research in more detail, several


regions are leading the way, with Wales (75%), the East Midlands (74%) and both the North West and Scotland (72%) reporting the highest levels of trained installers. The South West also performs strongly at 68%, giving these areas a robust workforce to meet current demand. Confi dence in the heat pump market is


growing, with installers citing expected customer demand (37%), the chance to gain a competitive


against training in renewables. A fi fth (20%) said they haven’t trained or plan to train as they will retire soon. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of respondents said there are still not enough qualifi ed heat pump installers to meet demand – raising concerns about meeting the Government’s target of 600,000 heat pump installations per year by 2028. Alongside this, 85% agree that there needs to be more fi nancial support to help people train or upskill in renewables. Hemal Morjaria, managing director - heating


advantage (34%) and personal interest in renewable technologies (38%) as key motivators for training. Practical enablers also matter, with 30% saying they trained because it was convenient to access and 28% were encouraged or funded by their employer. However, there remain some barriers to upskilling


in renewables. Some respondents cited the cost (28%), lack of local off ering (24%), diffi culty in taking time off work (24%), not enough customer demand (24%) and too much competition (20%) as reasons


& renewables at City Plumbing, part of the Highbourne Group, said: “Our research shows clear progress on heat pump training, but some disparities between the regions. Although it’s positive to see so many upskilling, it’s important that we continue to support installers - especially sole traders and small businesses - with aff ordable and accessible training to future-proof the industry, which plays an essential part in the UK’s net zero ambitions.


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