Gas Boilers and Heaters: Replacement Programme
Debate between Lord Callanan and Lord McNally(3 years, 3 months ago)
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Lord Callanan (Con)
We are supporting the development of prototype hydrogen-ready boilers that are not available at the moment through the Hy4Heat programme, which is due to conclude this year. Subject to its findings we plan to consult later this year to seek views from stakeholders on the role that hydrogen-ready appliances will play in the transition to net zero.
Lord McNally (LD) [V]
My Lords, the Minister referred to ground source heat pumps. How realistic are they as a green energy solution in terms of construction and cost?
Lord Callanan (Con)
They are one option. Air source heat pumps are another option and hydrogen a third. Domestic retrofit of community energy systems will also play a role. We will need to use a number of different technologies, but ground source heat pumps are certainly one possible technology.