‘Incentives not fines’ will persuade homeowners to replace gas boilers

By Tom Lowe2021-05-26T05:05:00

Energy department clarifies plans to reduce domestic carbon emissions

The government is planning to incentivise homeowners to replace gas boilers with greener heating systems in preference to direct fines.

Reports yesterday suggested that owner-occupiers looking to sell their homes or carry out significant renovations would need to make sure their heating systems comply with tougher new environmental standards. But the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy now says that it is “clear that no one will be prevented from selling their homes because they do not meet” the required standards.

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