21 January 2026, London

Responding to the publication of the Warm Homes Plan, Garry Felgate, CEO of The MCS Foundation, said: “The Warm Homes Plan reaffirms the Government’s commitment to clean heat and energy, and the additional funding to help more households access affordable energy in their homes is extremely welcome.  

“MCS data shows that more households than ever are installing renewable energy systems, with 2025 yet another record year for heat pumps, batteries, and solar panels. Government grants and incentives have played a significant role in boosting this growth, and the introduction of Government-backed low-interest loans will provide further momentum by reducing upfront costs for more households. It will also serve to accelerate progress towards installing the 1.5 million heat pumps a year by 2035 that we need to meet climate targets. 

“All households can gain financial savings from renewable energy, and the support for low-income households is especially welcome. Tackling fuel poverty and increasing the uptake of renewables go hand-in-hand, and today’s Warm Homes Plan shows that the Government recognises this.

“The Government must now commit to a 2035 phase out date for fossil fuel boilers, meaning no new gas or oil boilers can be installed after that date. Without such a policy, boilers will continue to burn fossil fuels long after 2050, undermining our legally-binding climate targets. 

“The 2035 phase out date will provide certainty to industry and enable households to make informed decisions about their heating going forward.  

“Recent polling conducted by The MCS Foundation in Scotland shows that a commitment to a 2035 phase out date is a popular policy, with the majority of the public supporting it. Government should take confidence from this, and introduce the 2035 phase out date as soon as possible.”