Energy Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh welcomed the progress, stating:
“It’s fantastic to see huge progress on heat pump installations, with thousands of people now benefiting from clean heating in their homes.
We are keeping up this momentum by almost doubling the budget for our Boiler Upgrade Scheme in the next financial year, giving more families £7,500 off the cost.
At the same time, our Heat Training Grant will have provided a further 10,000 opportunities by April to train up heat pump and heat network professionals, supporting skilled jobs across the country.”
HPA Chief Executive Charlotte Lee also highlighted the importance of sustained support:
“2024 was a pivotal year for the UK heat pump market, and it’s fantastic to share our figures showing a 63% increase in heat pump sales and 15% increase in individuals successfully completing heat pump training.
However, to sustain and strengthen this level of growth and encourage further investment in UK manufacturing and in growing a skilled and competent workforce, there needs to be a clear, credible heat decarbonisation transition plan published by the Government which includes a detailed heat pump installation pathway, supported by policy and regulatory change.”
With sales and training on the rise, the UK heat pump sector is gaining momentum, but long-term growth will depend on continued investment and government action.