United Kingdom commences nationwide Heat Pump Week initiative
The UK is witnessing a significant shift towards sustainable heating solutions, with the commencement of Heat Pump Week. Organized by Green.TV, Plug Me In, and the Heat Pump Association, this initiative aims to promote awareness, accelerate adoption, and support the deployment of heat pump technology as part of the country’s broader effort to decarbonize heating and reduce carbon emissions.
Ade Thomas, Founder of Green.TV Media, stated that Heat Pump Week is a platform to "accelerate the adoption of heat pump technology and advance the sustainability agenda." The Director of Marketing and Communications at Calisen, Ian Fisher, expressed pleasure at partnering with Green.TV Media for the event, stating it's a necessary platform to "drive engagement and awareness of sustainable heating solutions."
Record Installations and Growing Adoption
The impact of such initiatives is reflected in recent data showing record heat pump installations in the UK during the first half of 2025. Over 30,000 heat pumps were installed, a 12% increase compared to the previous year. This positive trend in heat pump adoption supports the UK's net zero ambitions, though progress remains below what is needed for a full transition away from gas boilers in most homes.
Upcoming Events
Linked to Heat Pump Week in the UK, upcoming events generally include informational campaigns, industry webinars, government announcements, and consumer outreach activities designed to boost installation rates and inform about the latest subsidies and regulatory changes easing installations. While specific dates for Heat Pump Week 2025 events are not yet announced, they typically coincide with government efforts to scale clean heating technologies and may align with announcements from bodies like the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero or events focused on clean energy flexibility.
Raising Awareness and Encouraging Adoption
In addition to the national event, a consumer awareness event will be held in Manchester City Centre on September 27 and 28, organized by Plug Me In and Panasonic. Furthermore, three key discussions on LinkedIn will take place during Heat Pump Week, focusing on various aspects of heat pump technology and its role in achieving net zero targets.
As the world moves towards sustainable energy solutions, Heat Pump Week serves as a vital platform for accelerating the UK’s transition to low-carbon heating despite challenges in meeting the ambitious scale-up targets.
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- The surge in heat pump installations, exemplified by the record 30,000 units installed in the UK during the first half of 2025, underlines the importance of initiatives like Heat Pump Week in promoting sustainable heating solutions and supporting the country's environmental-science efforts to combat climate-change.
- With the intent to boost installation rates and educate consumers about subsidies and regulatory changes, upcoming events during Heat Pump Week would encompass informational campaigns, webinars, and consumer outreach activities, in line with the UK government's ambition to scale clean heating technologies, as per the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
- Committed to increasing awareness about the benefits of heat pump technology, organizations like Plug Me In and Panasonic collaborate to organize discussions and events, such as the consumer awareness event planned in Manchester City Centre on September 27 and 28, to accelerate the adoption of sustainable housing practices and contribute to achieving the lifestyle changes necessary for reaching net zero emissions targets.
