The Heat Pump Association UK has set out key policy recommendations to accelerate the deployment of heat pumps in commercial, public sector and industrial settings in the UK. The latest publication from the newly merged trade body outlines a series of actions that the heat pump sector and wider stakeholders involved in the supply chain, can take, together with key asks for the Government.
Whilst heat pump sales continue to grow in the UK, with more than 125,000 heat pumps sold in 2025, the vast majority of these are installed in domestic properties. Heat pumps in non-domestic settings remain a small fraction of the market, despite it representing a significant share of the UK’s heat demand. The Climate Change Committee expects 88% of non-residential heating to come from low carbon sources by 2040, with rapid electrification required to meet the UK’s 2050 targets.
HPA UK key policy recommendations for Government include calls to:
- Publish a national “Plan for the Electrification of Non-Domestic Heat”, supported by a dedicated taskforce to deliver this
- Work to reduce the high cost of electricity relative to fossil fuels for all non-domestic energy users to improve UK competitiveness
- Provide clarity on future funding mechanisms for public sector decarbonisation, following the announced closure of Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme in June 2025
- Identify fast‑track grid connection zones for industrial electrification
- Develop business models to unlock private investment in heat pump technologies
Commenting on the publication, HPA UK Commercial and Industrial Consultant, Bean Beanland, said: “The confirmation that the Future Homes and Buildings Standard will mandate low carbon heating in non-domestic buildings from 2028 is welcome. But a new build mandate alone is not enough to sustain the supply chains that developed under PSDS, and which are critical to future decarbonisation. Without a clear strategy and stable policy framework, the retrofit market risks underperforming, putting these vital supply chains, including UK companies and employment, at risk. What is needed now is clear direction, aligned incentives, and sustained practical support that gives businesses the confidence to invest, innovate, and scale.”
Laura Bishop, Co-Chair of HPA UK, also commented: “Our members are already collaborating on effective solutions to scale heat pump adoption in non-domestic buildings. We look forward to continuing our work with Government, building on the strong progress already made, and putting in place the frameworks needed to accelerate delivery and support the UK’s transition to electrified heating.”
HPA UK acknowledges that the Government alone cannot drive the market. The association stands ready to support the sector by collating and amplifying information, showcasing best practice, developing guidance, strengthening data collection and market insight, and exploring how to further develop the workforce.
To view the HPA UK’s paper in full visit: https://hpauk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Commercial-Industrial-Key-Asks-HPA-UK.pdf
