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UK's Low Heat Pump Adoption
- UK has some of the oldest housing stock in Europe, mostly heated by gas boilers.
- Heat pump adoption is low at 1-2%, needing rapid increase for decarbonization.
Boost Heat Pump Adoption
- Increase public awareness of heat pumps to boost adoption.
- Use subsidies like Boiler Upgrade Scheme to lower upfront costs and stimulate market growth.
Heat Pumps Need Structural Changes
- Heat pump adoption is sensitive to awareness and upfront costs.
- Leveling levies on electricity and gas could make heat pumps more cost effective than gas boilers.