Open consultation

Clean Heat Market Mechanism: revisions ahead of the 2027/28 scheme year

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 12 October 2026

Summary

We're seeking views on the targets for years 3 to 6 of the scheme and other proposals, including support for investment in resilient and sustainable supply chains.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 8 November 2026

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on the government’s proposals to extend the regulations until 2032 and the design of years 3 to 6 of the scheme, including:

• heat pump credit targets
• the award of credits for heat pump installations in new build properties
• continuing current scheme mechanics such as the carry-over of credits, carry-forward of targets and the payment-in-lieu
• continuing the exclusion of air-to-air heat pumps, heat batteries and heat interface units
• introducing support through credits for investment in UK and/or sustainable manufacturing

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Documents

Clean Heat Market Mechanism: revisions ahead of the 2027/28 scheme year

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Published 12 October 2026