UK's drive to install heat pumps stymied by 'lack of demand and skill shortage'

Almost a third of installers surveyed say finding skilled fitters is a barrier for customers, while 40% note lack of interestThe UK's drive to replace gas boilers with heat pumps is being stymied by a lack of consumer demand and a shortage of skilled installers to fit heat pumps where they are wanted, according to an industry survey.The most comprehensive poll of heat pump installers to date found that the biggest barrier was the low number of households choosing to get one fitted. Continue reading...