The UK government has enlisted the Behavioural Insights Team to shift public perception of heat pumps, addressing common misconceptions about their efficiency in cold climates and suitability for older buildings. New planning rules will facilitate the installation of heat pumps and solar panels in listed buildings, aiming to meet net zero targets by increasing heat pump installations to 600,000 annually by 2028. Despite their efficiency, heat pumps remain unpopular in the UK due to myths about their performance in cold weather. Recent studies show they can outperform electric heating even at very low temperatures. The changes to planning rules have been welcomed by residents, as previous regulations were seen as barriers to adopting green technology. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)