Government must give out free heat pumps to deprived households

By Tom Lowe2021-06-17T02:14:00

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Open letter signed by 20 bodies calls for better incentives to drive uptake of energy-saving devices

Free heat pumps should be provided for poorer households to drive uptake of alternatives to traditional gas boilers, experts have told the government.

The green heating devices are a core part of the government’s net zero goals, but can cost up to £35,000 each and may increase fuel bills.

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