Intergas Heating attended an informal roundtable in the UK Parliament and discussed the role that hybrid heat pumps can play in the UK’s decarbonisation strategy.
According to a statement, the event comes as the government reviews its Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which has currently excluded hybrids. Hybrids combine an electric heat pump with a boiler, it noted, offering a low-carbon solution with minimal household disruption.
The pledge of Intergas is in line with a new report that the Dutch heating sector recently published, ‘Hybrid Heat Pumps: A Practical Solution for Lower Energy Bills’. The report highlighted findings from trials in partnership with the Dutch government and the installation sector. The trials found that hybrids are expected to cut emissions by an average of 75% and deliver consumer savings of around €1,000 annually.
Arno La Haye, managing director of Intergas, said: “The appetite for hybrid solutions in Parliament is clear, and we were pleased to share Intergas’ trial results from the Netherlands, demonstrating the real benefits for both consumers and government.
“Hybrid systems require only a third of the financial support needed for full electric heat pumps while still achieving an average 75% reduction in CO₂ emissions. This means the UK can meet its climate targets faster and more cost-effectively – helping three times as many households to decarbonise and lower their energy bills with the same investment.”
Shadow Secretary of State Andrew Bowie MP added: “Supporting hybrid heating solutions is a no-brainer. Consumers need flexibility and practical options today, net zero isn’t an overnight achievement, it’s a journey.
“Hybrids offer a realistic, low-disruption path forward, helping households decarbonise step by step without forcing choices that aren’t yet viable for everyone.”
The statement said that the event underlined growing political support for pragmatic, consumer-focused solutions to decarbonisation.