Electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA is urging the industry to
fully engage with Government initiatives to decarbonise heat, including the new
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), launched this week.
The BUS offers a grant of up to £5,000 for heating installers and households
to replace traditional fossil fuel-powered boilers with more efficient,
low-carbon alternatives, including air and ground source heat pumps.
ECA is urging electrotechnical contractors, designers and installers to
prepare for a surge in demand for heat pumps, and a rapid shift towards the
electrification of heat via low-carbon technologies.
Luke Osborne, ECA Energy and
Emerging Technologies Solutions Advisor, said: “The electrification of heat is finally gathering
pace. This presents clear opportunities for electrotechnical firms such as
ECA’s Members to use their skills to drive decarbonisation and help reach Net
Zero.
“The BUS grant, along with important
consumer protection initiatives, will go a long way to making heat pumps a more
affordable option households trying to cut their energy bills and carbon
footprint.
“ECA urges all electrotechnical
designers and installers to familiarise themselves with new sources of
information and guidance, such as the new AM17
document from CIBSE and BEIS (for non-domestic heat pump installations), to
enable a faster, cheaper transition to Net Zero.”
