Simon Francis, coordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, said: “Record heat pump sales are a welcome sign that cleaner heating is starting to scale up and the fact more than a third are now manufactured in the UK shows the potential for jobs and investment alongside lower emissions.
“But the reality is that 125,000 sales a year is still a long way from what we need to see.
“With gas prices continuing to show volatility and the UK unable to meet domestic heating needs from the depleting North Sea gas reserves from next year, moving onto heat pumps will be the way forward for many households.
“But moving onto a heat pump should come with a Warm Homes Guarantee, with independent advice, strong consumer protections and a clear promise that homes will be more comfortable after work is done.
“Ministers must also tackle one of the biggest barriers holding back heat pump take-up: the high cost of electricity.
“Without reform of electricity pricing and targeted support for those in fuel poverty, clean heating will remain out of reach for too many households.”
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