Heat pumps will be installed in millions of homes as part of the Government’s green goal to turn the nation carbon neutral by 2050.
Energy-efficiency ratings could soon also hit house prices and mortgage rates, as ministers put pressure on lenders to help make the housing stock more eco friendly.
But, as Money Mail today reveals, installing a heat pump can in fact reduce your home’s energy efficiency score. This is because, as experts warn, the ratings system is archaic