Source · Select Committees · Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Recommendation 13
13
Deferred
Public awareness of electric heating systems remains worryingly low, compounded by misinformation
Conclusion
Levels of public awareness of electric heating systems are worryingly low. Many consumers are simply unaware of technologies such as heat pumps, let alone their benefits and support available to them. This is compounded by misinformation and factionalism in parts of the home heating sector, which undermines the credibility of proven technologies and obstructs consumers from making informed decisions. (Conclusion, Paragraph 91)
Government Response Summary
The government states its focus on incentivizing cleaner, affordable heating and has announced measures via the Warm Homes Plan to support investment in heat pumps and energy efficiency, with further details on public awareness strategies to be set out later.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
This government is focused on incentivising moves to cleaner, affordable heating and making this attractive and easy for the public. Through our Warm Homes Plan we have already announced a range of measures to support investment in heat pumps and other energy efficiency upgrades to help cut bills. We want to give households and consumers as much choice and support as possible. More detail will be set out in our Warm Homes Plan in due course.