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UK Government Confirms No Plans for 2035 Ban on Gas Boilers

UK Government Confirms No Plans for 2035 Ban on Gas Boilers

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband prioritizes consumer cost concerns over mandating green heating solutions.
In a significant policy clarification, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has confirmed that the UK Government is not planning to impose a ban on gas boilers by 2035, a stance aligning with a commitment to weigh the financial impact on consumers.

Speaking during the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee meeting held on Wednesday, Mr. Miliband articulated concerns surrounding the costs associated with transitioning to greener energy alternatives.

Following a strategy initially outlined by the previous Conservative administration, there was an expectation to prohibit the sale of new gas boilers by 2035, pushing households to adopt environmentally friendly heating mechanisms such as heat pumps.

This policy direction was somewhat diluted under the leadership of former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who faced criticism from environmental scientists, activists, and fellow MPs when he revised the boiler phase-out target to 80% by the same year.

Addressing an inquiry from MPs regarding the decision not to pursue a direct ban, Mr. Miliband reiterated Labour’s stance that there were never explicit plans to enforce such a measure.

'There isn’t going to be a ban because Rishi Sunak, well, they never legislated for the ban and then he said he wasn’t going to do it,' explained Mr. Miliband.

He further emphasized Labour’s transparency in their manifesto, which assured that consumers would not be compelled to discard existing gas boilers.

Mr. Miliband stressed the necessity of ensuring affordable green alternatives before enforcing significant policy shifts.

'I’m very cautious on these questions because we can say to people: ‘You need to get a heat pump, not a gas boiler, potentially at some point in the future,’ but I’m very wary that we’re going to stop people having gas boilers at a point when we can’t guarantee that heat pumps are going to be cheaper for people,' he commented.

The Energy Secretary's statements underscore a broader dialogue within the government regarding future home energy standards and the balance between achieving climate goals and protecting household finances.

As reported last week, the government's forthcoming standards for new home construction might limit the installation of gas boilers, allowing only properties meeting specified energy efficiency criteria.

While solidifying that a direct ban lies beyond Labour's agenda, Mr. Miliband acknowledged the collaborative potential among stakeholders.

He pointed to innovative housebuilding partnerships exploring zero-energy bills homes as illustrative of the transformative approach Labour supports.

'That’s turning the prospect of zero carbon into a consumer benefit, and that’s what we’re about,' he concluded, highlighting a prospective synergy between government policy and consumer interests in the green transition.
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