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And in the UK the regulation that bans new gas boilers doesn't come in until 2025. Despite all the new homes being built in the UK, most are still being built w

And in the UK the regulation that bans new gas boilers doesn't come in until 2025. Despite all the new homes being built in the UK, most are still being built with gas central heating.

benj111 3y ago
The ban is on single fuel gas boilers. New ones will have to be able to use hydrogen.
- mytailorisrich 3y ago
  If the UK had made the strategic decision to stick with nuclear we would have much more electric installations (like they have in France) and it would be easier for homes.
- ajb 3y ago
  They're floating the idea of an outright ban, including 'hydrogen ready'. See Sec 4.1.2 of https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-homes-and-buildings-standards-2023-consultation/the-future-homes-and-buildings-standards-2023-consultation https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-homes...