Supply and demand
Could it be a lack of demand for heat pumps that has led to this lower-than-required number?
Nicola Pitts of the Independent Networks Association, which commissioned the research from EY, said: “No public awareness and engagement campaign has taken place with consumers so far. It is clear that one size does not fit all for consumers, and this could lead to a lack of demand for the first homes delivered under this standard.”
Nicola has called for a workable cross-government plan with “clear planning frameworks, timely and ‘right-sized’ utility connections, a developed low-carbon heating system supply chain and sufficient numbers of skilled fitters.”
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