UK Government Confirms No Plans for Ban on Gas Boilers
UK: Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has clarified that the UK government has no plans to implement a ban on gas boilers, emphasizing concerns about the financial impact on consumers. Speaking at the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, Miliband stated that while transitioning to greener heating solutions is vital, it is important to ensure alternatives like heat pumps become more affordable before mandating a shift.
This announcement follows the previous government's 2035 target of 80% phasing out of gas boilers, which was weakened in 2023. Recent updates indicate that the proposed ban has been excluded from the new housebuilding standards. Instead, the focus will shift to improving energy efficiency in newly built homes, potentially limiting the installation of gas boilers under updated criteria. Miliband highlighted the need to balance environmental goals with economic feasibility for consumers.
Source: Newsbreak