Cadent is testing hybrid heating systems in ten UK homes, combining air source heat pumps with gas boilers to lower carbon emissions. The program targets vulnerable households with low EPC ratings to evaluate the cost and efficiency of this transition. These systems aim to reduce gas consumption by up to 60 percent by using heat pumps for the majority of annual heating needs. The pilot explores a practical stepping stone for residential decarbonization without requiring immediate, full electrification of heating.
