Is the 2025 gas boiler ban target achievable for the UK?

Nathan James Van Gambling, Plumbing Heating

 Lecturer and Training Specialist, spoke to ELN

 about the feasibility of a UK-wide ban on boilers

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(HIGH EFFICIENCY) BOILERS, 

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has suggested a global ban on new fossil-fuel boilers could bring countries closer to their 2050 net zero target.

But how far are we from that? Can all new boilers be gas-free in just four years?

Nathan James Van Gambling, Plumbing Heating Lecturer and Training Specialist told ELN: “I suppose it’s a move that most of the people want to hear, isn’t it? But you still have to be a little bit cautious because you will still be allowed to install boilers post-2025. Because they will be manufactured to be retrofitted to be able to then burn 100% hydrogen.”

He added: “For some people, it may sound better than what they actually realise. There’s a lot of urgency around deploying heat pumps. So the government is looking to get 600,000 by 2028 going in every year which is a big ask, I personally hope we will get there but it’s a very very big ask.”

Gas boilers 'to be banned' in four years - the impact on your home

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that from now, there is no place for new coal, oil or gas exploration or supplies

By Emma Munbodh
Chris Harper SEO Writer 

 19 MAY 2021

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Drastic plans being drawn up to tackle the climate crisis could have a major impact on homeowners.

New details of international plans to address environmental issues show gas boilers are in the crosshairs.

Homeowners - and renters alike - are being warned that gas boilers could be banned from 2025 under plans to tackle climate change and help the world achieve its zero-emissions target.

It is part of wider plans that see sale of new petrol and diesel cars around the world end by 2035.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that from now, there is no place for new coal, oil or gas exploration or supplies.

It said no new fossil fuel boilers should be sold from 2025, except where they are compatible with hydrogen.

The IEA said the path to cutting emissions to "net zero" by 2050, which is needed to prevent dangerous temperature rises, is "narrow but still achievable".