What are heat pumps and why is the UK government pushing them?

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Their use could help the UK meet its climate targets, but there are concerns over high installation and running costs

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. The fossil fuels used in our homes for heating, hot water and cooking make up more than a fifth of the UK’s carbon emissions, meaning low-carbon alternatives are critical if the UK hopes to meet its climate targets.Heat pumps carry a price tag often many times that of a gas boiler. They start at £6,000 for an air source pump, and at least £10,000 for a ground source pump. The price is expected to plummet in the coming years as more are installed.

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'could'?

You people. Any green initiative in your eyes is either not enough, potentially corrupt, misguided, too difficult, too exclusive... I don't see any solutions here. What do you actually want?

These are the main heat source along with fires here in New Zealand, we have the big floor standing type and it only works to take the chill off the main living area in the morning or on a cool summer evening, won't heat a whole house.

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