CBI responds to UK Government’s Heat & Buildings Strategy

Matthew Fell, CBI Chief Policy Director, said:

“£5,000 heat pump grants will help get the ball rolling when it comes to decarbonising homes across the UK.  The Government’s Heat and Buildings Strategy provides a golden opportunity for both the public and private sector to pick up the pace of progress to net zero.

“There’s no doubt that the scale of the challenge is considerable.  These welcome measures – including the 2035 phase out of new gas boilers – will help consumers and business better prepare to change the way they heat their homes and buildings.

“Government must now support this valuable work with a clear delivery plan for consumers, businesses and local authorities. The time is now to accelerate low carbon heat and energy efficiency solutions, grow the number of green jobs across the UK, and further support the Government’s net zero ambitions”.