Concerns about low take-up of the government’s home heating upgrade initiative have been underlined by figures showing that three quarters of the scheme’s budget had yet to be spent midway through its first year. Critics have cast doubt on the likelihood of £17 million per month being spent through the scheme between now and April in order to use up the funds. Concerns have also been raised about the lack of publicity about the project.
Heat pump scheme budget ‘not likely’ to be spent
