Net zero policy urges to ban new gas boilers ‘within a decade’
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A review into net zero has urged for a ban on new gas boilers within a decade, a news report has claimed. The review also called for crucial changes, including an “onshore wind revolution”. However, it admitted that the household costs will go up to £6,000.
The UK has set a legally binding target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, as part of the global effort to avert the worst effects of climate change.
In its recommendations, the review stated that new and replacement gas boilers should be banned by 2033, two years earlier than planned – with the installation of heat pumps “turbocharged”.
It also called for all homes to have an energy performance rating of C by 2033, potentially affecting two-thirds of homes that currently fall short of that standard.
The review added that landlords should have to provide an “average bill cost” to help encourage renters to choose more energy-efficient properties.
The review, which was first commissioned by former Prime Minister Liz Truss and conducted by MP Chris Skidmore, suggested that net zero represents “a new era of opportunity” which risks being undermined by a lack of Government ambition.
However, it also explained that the net zero transition, including replacing boilers and buying electric cars, will cost households £4,000 to £6,000 each by 2040, with savings possible only after that.
The review also warned that nearly 500,000 households would not make any savings, even in the long run, unless the Government provides more support.
As a minister in 2019, Mr Skidmore signed into legislation the UK’s commitment to get its emissions down to net zero by 2050.
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“Moving quickly must include spending money.
“We know that investing in net zero today will be cheaper than delaying, as well as increasing the economic and climate benefits.”