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Making sure consumers can confidently and easily switch to low-carbon heating
The UK can only switch to low-carbon heating if the public is on board with it. At present, public awareness of low-carbon heating is limited. Many barriers make it harder to upgrade homes, from restrictive planning rules to a lack of trustworthy advice and support.
Nesta’s work has substantially focused on how to help consumers save money, become familiar with heat pumps and experience a smoother journey to green heating.
Delve into our latest work on increasing public understanding and supporting consumers below, or return to the main page to explore our other policy areas.
What do people think of heat pumps, climate change and the heat transition? Our work has tested various aspects of what people think, especially in our flagship survey of heat pump users.
Reports:
Can people save money and carbon by adjusting their gas boilers? Our Money Saving Boiler Challenge campaign showed it’s possible to drive green behaviour change among millions of people.
What can be done to help more people become familiar with heat pumps? Our Visit a Heat Pump service enables people who want to see a real heat pump to visit one in their local area.
How could the planning system make it easier to install heat pumps? Our blog set out proposals for simplifying planning rules.
