Autumn Statement – 22 November 2023

For some properties, switching to a heat pump is an ideal solution and we fully support the use of the technology where it makes sense.

However, many properties are simply not suited to heat pumps and will require disruptive and costly changes for them to work effectively.

These changes can include new radiators, better insulation, new piping and the reintroduction of the hot water tank. The total cost can be over £20k which simply isn’t affordable or practical.

That’s why we’re campaigning for oil heated homes across the UK to instead have the choice of switching to a renewable liquid fuel called Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

The fuel works in an existing oil heating system following a minor modification to the boiler. This is expected to cost around £500 and can be completed in a few hours. A result, emissions are reduced by nearly 90%.

We believe this is a practical and realistic alternative solution for harder to treat properties. Fundamentally, it’s about giving households a choice so they can decide whether a heat pump or renewable liquid fuel is the best solution for them.