Hydrogen The Key For Net Zero Homes

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The Energy and Utilities Alliance says it wants to see 15m  UK homes made net zero ready by 2035 via the use of hydrogen boilers, despite the government’s dilly dallying over creating a network.

Despite bold statements at COP27, the UK still lags behind on energy reduction measures and in its ability to achieve Net Zero 2050, which it has committed to under the Paris agreement.

 “Having net zero homes is a must for the government and we want to help deliver this for them. That’s why we want to see 15 million UK homes fitted with hydrogen-ready boilers by 2035.”

– Mike Foster 

Chief executive, Energy and Utilities Alliance

Zero cost

“We recognise that consumers are facing a really tough financial outlook, that’s why our target also means no additional cost to them. From 2026, we believe all new gas boilers should be hydrogen-ready, at no extra cost to the consumer, compared to buying a natural gas boiler,” continues Foster. “This ambitious target shows what could be delivered, once the government has undertaken the formal consultation required. The industry is telling the government to give us the tools and we will deliver for them.”

Hydrogen ready

Foster adds: “The consumer needs to be front and centre of any policy impacting their home. That’s why the hydrogen-ready boiler is such a great idea. It uses natural gas and then on switchover day an engineer simply flicks the boiler to using hydrogen. No need for consumers to buy expensive alternatives or undertake costly renovations.

“In setting an ambitious target, we would be preparing the UK housing stock for the great switchover, just as we did from analogue to digital TVs. Start replacing fossil fuel boilers with hydrogen-ready versions, years in advance of the switch, so consumers and their homes are prepared for net zero.”

Picture: The Energy and Utilities Alliance is calling for an ambitious target for net zero homes heated by hydrogen. The organisation also works with the Gas Vehicle Network to encourage the use of hydrogen to run cars and vans and trucks. A gas boiler - with thanks to British Gas.

www.eua.org.uk

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
21st November 2022

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