The future of home heating: The roles of heat pumps and hydrogen

Abstract

In this Briefing Paper, the prospects for the future of home heating are analysed with specific reference to heat pumps and hydrogen heating. The report is based on extensive literature surrounding the topic of decarbonisation of the heat sector in the UK and will discuss the various advantages, challenges, and technicalities surrounding the two technologies. The evidence gathered and discussed culminates in a set of recommendations that prioritise key areas that require addressing over the course of the next decade.