18 November 2025
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Charlotte Lee of the Heat Pump Association
The Heat Pump Association, Chief Executive, Charlotte Lee, reflects on national news reports suggesting cuts are being considered to the Warm Homes Plan Funding.
Charlotte said: "The heat pump industry has invested heavily in workforce skills and UK manufacturing to drive the transition to low-carbon heating. Over 23,500 people have trained to install heat pumps in the past three years, with full-time roles in the installation and maintenance of heat pumps expected to rise to 122,000 by 2035. In 2024, over a third of the heat pumps sold in the UK were made in the UK - a 40% rise on 2023 levels. The skilled jobs required will span every region, ensuring the economic benefits are felt nationwide.
“Yet this opportunity, and subsequent investment, is at risk. Industry confidence is being undermined by the stop–start nature of the market, which cannot be paused and resumed without damaging long term investment and the ability to deliver. Full funding and swift publication of the Warm Homes Plan is critical to restore stability and confidence across the sector to secure these jobs, investment, and ensure households and businesses continue to benefit from affordable, low carbon heating."
