Scottish Government Considers Mandatory Switch to Heat Pumps By 2033

Published on November 29, 2023

Scottish homeowners face mandatory heat pump installation by 2033 as the government considers linking compliance to mortgages, under plans unveiled by the Scottish Greens. In a consultation published on Thursday by the Scottish Greens, co-leader and minister Patrick Harvie said he wants to introduce a new law that will require homeowners to ensure their property meets net zero standards by 2033. From 2028, private landlords will also need to ensure their properties meet the minimum energy efficiency standards, after which they will not be allowed to lease to a new tenant if standards are not met. The Scottish government will prohibit the use of what it calls “polluting heating” from 2045,  and is considering introducing a requirement for existing homes to be retrofitted with heat pumps or other similar systems by the same date....

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