consumer demandenergy efficiencyenvironmental impactgas boilersgovernment incentivesheat pumpsheating technologyhouseholdsindustry surveyinstallation barrierslack of interestrenewable heatingskill shortageskilled installerssustainable living.UK
What is the main barrier to the UK's drive to replace gas boilers with heat pumps?
The main barrier is a lack of consumer demand and a shortage of skilled installers.
What percentage of installers surveyed noted a lack of interest from customers as a barrier?
40% of installers noted a lack of interest from customers as a barrier.
What was identified as the biggest barrier by the survey of heat pump installers?
The biggest barrier identified was the low number of households choosing to get a heat pump fitted.