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Recommendation 17
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Acknowledged
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Hydrogen could play a role in domestic heating, but the extent of its potential is...
Conclusion
Hydrogen could play a role in domestic heating, but the extent of its potential is still uncertain and looks likely to be limited rather than widespread. We are unconvinced its deployment will prove to be economically viable by the time the Government has said it will determine the role of hydrogen boilers, in 2026.
Government Response Summary
Government is proposing to require that from 2026 all newly installed domestic-scale natural gas boilers be hydrogen-ready, and is awaiting a response to the consultation on boiler standards before publishing its updated thinking.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
As set out in the consultation on ‘Improving boiler standards and efficiency’, government is proposing to require that from 2026 all newly installed domestic-scale natural gas boilers be hydrogen-ready, to help reduce disruption involved in any future roll-out of hydrogen. The hydrogen-ready proposal is based on the assumption that these boilers cost the same as existing natural gas boilers once sales reach comparable levels. Government welcomes response to the consultation on boiler standards and intends to publish a response later this year, setting out updated thinking on mandating hydrogen-ready boilers.