We listened to a really interesting BBC podcast on heat pumps in the summer, I've just googled it again because it had some exceptionally interesting advice on things you need to ensure that are in place in your home before choosing to replace a 'conventional' boiler with an air source heat...
I think you make a good point. Comparatively few people (as a percentage of the number of UK households) can afford to invest in solar/wind/batteries etc. and insulation initiatives could arguably actually do more to lower greenhouse gas emissions than a few people installing renewables anyhow.
I noticed that Sunak announced a temporary axing of VAT on home retrofit renewable energy products and services in his statement yesterday. While I'm sure it won't actually help that many people (compared to the numbers facing people from overall energy price rises etc.), it's a reasonable first...
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