MPs Urge Drop in Electricity Levies to Cut Heat Pump Costs

British MPs Finally Huddle on Power Prices

In a fresh study pulling together 111 Members of Parliament from every party, the nation’s lawmakers are getting candid about electricity costs, energy taxes, and how to keep homes snug and efficient. They’re also digging into how the Boiler Upgrade Scheme should roll out.

Heat Pump Advocates Demand a New Strategy

Heat‑pump champions are stepping up, urging officials to take a proactive role. They want:

Clearer education on hot‑tech gadgets that slash emissions.
Informative talks about available incentives and how to snag them.
Wider accessibility—and lower electric rates—to make clean energy a real choice.

Why It Matters

With carbon footprints in the spotlight and our wallets feeling the heat, the push for heat pumps isn’t just green—it’s practical. The MPs are keen to align policy and public understanding so that people can make smart, cost‑effective moves at home.

Bottom Line

When politicians spot the shift and wave their cues, the result could be a tidy blend of cheaper power, tax incentives, and a homestead that stays cozy—and eco‑friendly!

Electricity tax reform – The clean energy tech revolution begins

Electricity Is the Real Heavyweight – MPs Vote to Lighten the Load

Savanta’s latest study, “Power Politics: Electrifying the Future of British Energy”, was carried out on behalf of the clean‑energy trailblazer Aira. The findings suggest that the Parliament is more willing to trim electricity prices than we might think.

Key Takeaways

48% of MPs would support cutting electricity costs to make heat pumps a cheaper choice than gas boilers.
Only 17% oppose the idea outright.
The remaining 34% are either neutral or want to learn more before giving their stamp of approval.

These numbers give the climate‑championing lobby a welcome pep talk: the government could do more than just talk about green tech. Education and targeted policy changes could help shift households away from fossil fuels.

Why the Shock is Varying

MPs across parties show a split in opinion on removing the tax levies that hike electricity bills:

Liberal Democrats – 58% oppose the removal.
Conservatives – 22% oppose.
Labour – 10% oppose.

That’s a clear sign the tension is largely on the Liberal Democrat side.

The Price Puzzle

Despite the UK receiving a generous share of renewable electricity (wind, solar, and nuclear), the cost reality is stark:

Electricity bills are about four times higher than gas bills.
That’s because about 80% of the levies come on electricity, but only a fifth lands on gas.

Households across Britain are paying some of the highest electricity prices in Europe, a direct result of these added cost layers.

What This Means for the Future

With the evidence stacked against the status quo, it looks like the next steps could involve:

Better public education on the benefits of cheaper electricity.
Policy tools to encourage a shift from gas boilers to heat pumps.
Potential reforms to levies, making electricity competitive again.

In short, the Parliament’s mood is leaning toward action—if only the right side of the debate can agree on how to get there.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme – Still not widely understood, even by MPs

Heat Pumps: Are MPs on the Same Page?

So, the Aira survey just dropped some hot news about how well MPs in the House of Commons know the government’s flagship heat‑pump rollout, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). Spoiler alert: it’s not looking all that hot.

What the Numbers Say

Only 8% of MPs admit they know the ins and outs of the £7,500 grant that helps families install heat pumps.
Every 9th MP says they’ve never even heard of the BUS.
Even though the scheme is all the buzz, roughly 90% of MPs claim they’re aware of it—just that the depth of knowledge is pretty shallow.

Party‑by‑Party Showdown

Lib Dems are the champs: 100% awareness, 86% familiarity — they’re practically the heat‑pump experts.
Conservatives lag behind with 84% awareness, even though they launched the scheme in 2022.
Labour MPs have the lowest familiarity at a dismal 58%, with only 5% claiming deep knowledge.

Bottom Line

While most MPs know the scheme is on the table, most lack the juicy details that would enable them to make informed decisions. As the heat‑pump roadmap heats up, it’s clear that the Parliament on “the heat‑pump frontier” still has a lot of catching up to do.

Reducing household emissions – Sustainability starts at home

MPs Say Insulation & Glazing Are the Key to Slashing Household CO₂

When asked which home upgrades would have the biggest impact on cutting carbon footprints, most UK lawmakers jumped straight to the obvious fixes: thick insulation (71 %) and double or triple glazing (54 %). These are the low‑hanging fruit that every government wants to flag.

Renewable Energy Gains Streaking Popularity

Nearly half of MPs back solar panels (49 %) and heat‑pump boiler swaps (45 %) as solid ways to curb household emissions. The shift toward clean tech is stirring across the political spectrum, but attitudes vary.

Lib Dems: 72 % favour heat‑pump upgrades.
Labour MPs: 50 % support the move.
Conservatives: Only 24 % are on board.

Heat Pumps: The Hot Topic

Matt Isherwood, Aira UK’s Service Operations Director, summed it up:

“We needed to map out how MPs imagine the future of our homes—cleaner, warmer, and cheaper. The findings show a strong vote for heat pumps and lower electricity tariffs. A lot of politicians get how heat pumps cut CO₂, but there’s room for better education on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme—the government’s flagship heat‑pump policy.”

— Matt Isherwood

He added that “the rising call for affordable power signals the moment the heat‑pump industry, lawmakers, and homeowners have been craving—one that will turbo‑charge adoption and bring steadier, lower bills for everyone.”