The Scottish Government’s Heat in Buildings strategy, published in October 2021, set out the target of switching one million homes to zero emissions heating by 2030. Getting one million homes to switch to zero carbon heating is an ambitious target but it’s an important one – and Home Energy Scotland is on hand to help.

Heat pumps – usually air source or ground source – are modern, low carbon heating systems that are much more energy efficient than boilers and traditional electric heating. 21% of the UK’s carbon emissions come from our homes, with three quarters coming from our heating and hot water. This means that heat pumps will continue to play a crucial role in meeting net zero carbon targets and addressing the climate emergency.