The UK Committee on Climate Change have released their report on ‘Next Steps for UK Heat Policy’.

This includes clear messages about the role for hydrogen in decarbonising heat in the UK. Heating and hot water for UK buildings make up 40% of our energy consumption and 20% of our greenhouse gas emissions. It will be necessary to largely eliminate these emissions by around 2050 to meet the targets in the Climate Change Act and to maintain the UK contribution to international action under the Paris Agreement.

The report sets out the need for a credible new strategy and a much stronger policy framework for buildings decarbonisation over the next three decades. Many of the changes that will reduce emissions will also contribute toward modern, affordable, comfortable homes and workplaces and can be delivered alongside a major expansion in the number of homes. This report considers that challenge and sets out possible steps to meet it.

Infographic by UK Committee on Climate Change about 'Next Steps for UK Heat Policy'