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THE NET ZERO HOME

Switching homes over to low carbon heating is an essential Glasgow, could provide an important
part of reaching net zero emissions in the UK. The latest catalyst for these transformations.
report from Carbon Connect in the IGEM-sponsored Future Switching to low carbon heat
Gas Series sets out the key actions and recommendations for represents important technical and
infrastructural challenges, but also
policy-makers working in this area opportunities, as was covered in detail
in Part 1 and Part 2 of the Future Gas
n June 2019, the UK announced natural gas for heat. In a net zero Series. However, decarbonising heat
it would be legislating a net zero world, all these households must use will also have major social implications,
carbon emissions target that will alternative, lower carbon sources requiring change in almost every home
mean the UK will end its domestic of heat. Unless radical changes in in the country. This final inquiry in the
I contribution to climate change housing, energy and climate policy are Future Gas Series puts consumers at the
from 2050. This will profoundly impact prioritised, the UK will miss its 2050 heart of a revolution in green heat.
almost all aspects of society, including net zero climate target. Momentum We cannot expect to achieve such
the way we heat our homes. from next year’s UN climate change a transition without bringing people
Currently, most UK homes use summit, COP26, that will take place in along with us. Polling has shown

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