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2023-05-13 14:42:34 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 7618F185699D77DEAAC794557541FD55CB424057DF396535F9C46E2E3ACB6AFB
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Heat pumps are extremely efficient, and even if gas generates the electricity to run them, less gas is required than a conventional boiler. https://www.carbonbrief.org/heat-pumps-are-the-central-technology-for-low-carbon-heating-concludes-iea/ Hydrogen is being pushed as a solution, but many reviews suggest the technical and economic issues make it an unviable option https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/27/hydrogen-is-unsuitable-for-home-heating-review-concludes
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