Research and analysis

Heating non-domestic buildings in off gas grid areas: consumer experiences and attitudes towards low carbon heating

A report on the attitudes of non-domestic consumers in off gas grid areas towards low carbon heating systems and future policies.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 1 June 2021

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Social research with non-domestic consumers in buildings in off gas grid areas of England and Wales

Ref: BEIS research paper number: 2021/010

PDF, 742 KB, 82 pages

Details

This research was undertaken with non-domestic consumers based in off gas grid properties. It aims to:

• develop an understanding of the impact and attitudes towards phasing out fossil fuel heating systems in these areas
• explore what support could be provided to support non-domestic consumers with the phase out of fossil fuel heating systems off the gas grid

Research data was collected through surveys and telephone interviews. The primary low carbon technology respondents were asked about was heat pumps.

BEIS commissioned Impact Research Ltd to conduct the research.

See also: Social research with installers of heating systems in off gas grid areas of England and Wales

Published 1 June 2021