Public backs move to green home heating but more government support is needed, research shows
Wednesday 08 May 2024
The UK faces a significant shift in how homes are heated. To meet climate change goals, new gas boiler installations must be phased out by 2050.
Approximately 80% of UK homes use natural gas boilers to provide heating and hot water. But natural gas is a fossil fuel and releases carbon dioxide when burned, which contributes to climate change.
Read about new research here.
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