BEAMA today relaunches its paper, What Should I Do?, now updated with a new Heat Options Matrix, providing policymakers and industry with a clear framework to identify and support ‘the good’ in heat electrification. The updated publication strengthens the case for including a wider range of electric heat and hot water technologies across all Government incentive programmes.
With heat pumps already a central focus of Government policy, the Matrix highlights the critical role of flexible thermal storage, and other modern electric heating solutions in delivering a fair and effective Warm Homes Plan. Recognising these technologies not only ensures that the 20% of homes deemed unsuitable for heat pumps are not left behind but also provides a pathway to unlock up to 10GW of flexibility by 2030, far above current projections.
BEAMA has outlined to DESNZ and the Warm Homes Plan team that by following the recommendations in this updated paper, customers can benefit from:
- Immediate energy bill savings through greater system efficiency and storage-based flexibility
- Long-term value from time-of-use tariffs and grid services that only storage-backed solutions can provide
The challenge for Government remains clear:
- Use the Matrix to identify and endorse the most efficient, flexible, and scalable technologies, preventing mis-selling and reducing reliance on outdated systems
- Advocate independent advice at the local level to guide customer choice
- Move quickly on VAT reform and electricity price rebalancing, ensuring inclusivity across all ‘good’ heat technologies
- Ensure fuel-poor households are not excluded from modern, efficient solutions that can deliver immediate benefits
BEAMA CEO Yselkla Farmer said:
“By adding the Heat Options Matrix to What Should I Do?, we are equipping Government, industry, and households with the clarity needed to make the right choices. The political message is simple: provide viable and sustainable options for every home and help consumers answer the question ‘what should I do?’.”