£2,500 grants for home air con have just 60 applicants - and no one to install it
A UK government grant scheme offering £2,500 for air-to-air heat pumps has failed to produce a single installation seven months after launch. Delays in installer accreditation and restrictive eligibility criteria have been blamed for the lack of uptake.
Why it matters
The failure of this scheme highlights challenges in implementing green energy policies and meeting climate goals during periods of extreme heat.
As people swelter in 30°C heat, they are still waiting to have government-funded air conditioning fitted months into the scheme
The article focuses on the failure of a government program and highlights criticism from industry figures, which is a common framing for accountability journalism.
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