The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has launched a new strategy paper: ‘Heating Up to Net Zero: Piecing together the Sustainable Future’, which focusses on how a collaborative approach across industry and government can help the country to achieve its net zero ambitions. The paper also highlights the importance of supporting and protecting consumers as they decarbonise their homes.
The document sets out the policy direction and recommendations which will need to be enacted if net zero is to become a reality, such as the need to re-skill the installer and how government incentives can help to drive consumer uptake of new and emerging heating technologies. It also addresses the need for new and updated regulatory measures.
The strategy paper was launched at an event an event at the House of Commons, chaired by HHIC Director Steart Clements and attended by members of HHIC, key stakeholders in the heating industry and government representatives. The keynote speaker was Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Energy Consumers). She told attendees: “Decarbonising our housing stock is not going to be easy. It will take time. But I hope that it is clear that this national mission is already well underway, with government fully committed to working with you to unlock the benefits of this agenda.
She added: “Warm and efficient homes powered by clean, renewable, British energy are within our grasp. And we look forward to continuing to work with you all as we seek to deliver on that energy promise we made to every household in Britain.”
Also speaking at the event, Stewart Clements said: “It is important that all the different stakeholders involved – industry organisations, government, manufacturers, regulatory bodies, installers, and local authorities need to work together to ensure the UK achieves its goal in building a truly fair and sustainable future.”
The full strategy paper can be downloaded here: https://hhic.org.uk/resources/15
