The installation of low or zero-emission heat pumps in Scottish homes is lagging behind the Scottish Government’s target of one million homes by 2030. According to the Plumbing and Heating Federation, the current rate of installation is insufficient, with fewer than 9,000 installations since 2019. The federation attributes the slow pace to funding delays, high electricity costs, and a significant disparity in the price of gas and electricity, which makes it difficult for households to switch to heat pumps. Fiona Hodgson, CEO of the Plumbing and Heating Federation, has called for clearer policy direction, greater financial certainty, and stronger industry support to achieve the net-zero targets. She warns that the transition to a net-zero economy can be challenging for businesses, and the financial strain should not fall solely on them. The Scottish Government has been approached for comment.
Here’s a rewritten version of the headline: Scotland’s Heat Pump Revival Falters, Lagging Behind Target, New Data Reveals
