'Heat pumps are critical for the transition to clean energy and decarbonising the building sector. They are efficient, cost-effective, low-carbon and have the potential to drive down emissions as well as energy bills,' says Dr. Richard Lowes, a specialist in energy policy and senior associate with the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP). 'Heat pumps', he explains, 'also offer both heating and cooling capabilities'.

Dr. Lowes also underscores the importance of policy support and global collaboration, exemplified by initiatives like the RAP and the Clean Heat Forum, to accelerate the adoption of heat pumps and achieve climate targets.