Heat pump subsidies expanded to include clean tech that both heats and cools

Simon Francis, coordinator at End Fuel Poverty Coalition, said: “The government doesn’t seem to know if it is coming or going.

“One week they are briefing the media that heat pump support will be scaled back and energy efficiency budgets may be slashed in the Budget.

“The next they are talking up heat pumps and calling for households to apply for support.

“Households struggling with the fifth winter of high energy bills need to know what help will be available to them to keep their homes warm in winter and cool in summer.

“The government’s Warm Homes Plan and fuel poverty strategies need to be published without any further delay so households know where they stand and industry can ensure enough skilled workers are trained.”