Responding to the publication of the Warm Homes Plan, EUA Chief Executive Mike Foster said:

'New, highly insulated homes provide the ideal environment for modern low‑carbon technologies such as heat pumps and heat networks. As the government advances its ambitious housebuilding programme, we expect to see significant growth in heat pump installations in new‑build properties.

'Our experience of more than a decade of subsidising heat pumps in existing homes shows that uptake is likely to remain limited until installation becomes more affordable and running costs decrease.

'Where we see real potential for lowering energy bills and cutting carbon emissions is in hybrid heating technologies. Aligning solutions with the realities of the UK’s diverse housing stock is the most pragmatic path forward. Hybrid systems also support the transition to a future decarbonised gas network, helping the UK meet its clean power goals in a way that remains affordable for households.'