The use of hydrogen as a fuel for heating in homes took a step forward yesterday (18 November 2020) with the UK government's announcement of extra funds to boost low carbon hydrogen. The overview was provided in a policy paper, "The Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution". By 2023, it is anticipated that upto 20% blending of hydrogen will be allowed into the gas … [Read more...]
Baxi Pushing For Hydrogen Ready Boilers By 2025
The Hydrogen Taskforce, a group of ten organisations including BP, Shell and Baxi are pushing for greater use of hydrogen to deliver on the UK's 2050 zero carbon commitment. Their report "The Role of Hydrogen in Delivering Net Zero", launched on 2 March 2020 contained a number of policy initiatives including: Requiring all new gas boilers sold to be hydrogen ready from 2025 … [Read more...]
Future Homes Standard: CCC Pushes For Inclusion In Building Regulations In 2020
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is pushing the UK government to set the full definition of the Future Homes Standard now rather than in 2024, with the details included in the planned changes to the 2020 Building Regulations Part F (Ventilation) and Part L (Conservation of fuel and power). CCC argue in a recent letter the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and … [Read more...]
The Future Of Gas Boilers: Natural Gas To Hydrogen Conversion
Recent talk of a net zero target for UK carbon emissions by 2050 has put domestic space and water heating back in the spotlight. Gas boilers are likely to be banned in new homes built after 2025, with a combination of heat pumps, better insulation and ventilation reducing the demand for heating energy. However, the gas industry is now responding to the threat to their … [Read more...]
Ofgem Announce Decarbonisation Action Plan For Electricity & Gas
On 3 February Ofgem, the independent National Regulatory Authority for protecting the interests of existing and future electricity and gas consumers, announced their Decarbonisation Action Plan. The plan is designed to support the achievement of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. With the United Nations Climate Change Conference in the UK this November, Ofgem are gearing up … [Read more...]