Low carbon heating, Retrofit technical considerations

The Heat Pump Market and What’s to Come with HPA UK

Introduction

As the UK works towards achieving net zero emissions, decarbonising the way homes are heated has become one of the country’s greatest infrastructure and climate challenges. Domestic heating currently accounts for a significant proportion of the UK’s carbon emissions, with millions of homes still relying on natural gas boilers. Heat pumps are increasingly recognised as one of the most effective technologies for delivering low-carbon heating. However, despite their long history and widespread use across Europe, misconceptions, affordability concerns, and limited public awareness continue to slow their uptake in the UK.

Published: 17 July 2026

In this case study, Adam Armour-Florence speaks with Laura Bishop, Chief Executive of the Heat Pump Association (HPA UK), and Charlotte Lee, Director of Policy and External Affairs, about the current state of the UK heat pump market, the opportunities and challenges facing widespread adoption, and what lies ahead as heat pumps become central to the UK’s decarbonisation ambitions.

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