He continued,

“This policy failed to engage with both installers and consumers and delivered little in terms of energy efficiency, its demise therefore is expected and understandable.

I am concerned that little thought appears to have been given to a replacement, there are still over 12 million inefficient boilers fitted in UK homes, with almost 80% of homes not having even the most basic controls. Our aging housing stock remains one of the worst in Europe and if we are to support ‘hard working families’ and whilst achieving our carbon emission targets then a new mechanism needs to be developed.

We will look to engage with DECC in the coming weeks on the development of a new scheme, one that is more inclusive and engages the whole supply chain.”