Under the theme ‘From Carbon to Competitiveness: The Economic and Societal Benefits of Heat Pumps in the UK’, the event built on HPA UK’s latest report, finding that heat pump manufacturing, installation and use contributed £1 billion to the UK economy in 2025, with the potential to grow to £15 billion by 2035.

Against the backdrop of renewed instability in global energy markets over the past month, conversations focused on the strategic importance of heat pumps in enabling the UK to make greater use of its homegrown electricity, reducing the reliance on volatile international fossil fuel markets while supporting skilled jobs and long-term growth across the country.

Martin McCluskey, Minister for Energy Consumers, joined to deliver a keynote speech setting out the government’s priorities on energy affordability, consumer confidence and the role of electrification in strengthening UK energy security. Attendees also heard from Sponsoring MP Bill Esterson, Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, as well as HPA UK Co-Chairs Mark Wilkins and Laura Bishop.

Reflecting on the event, Charlotte Lee, Chief Executive of HPA UK said: “Heat pumps are no longer just a clean energy solution; they play a pivotal role in the UK’s energy security and industrial strategy. By electrifying heat with technologies powered increasingly by UK generated renewable electricity, we can reduce exposure to unpredictable global fossil fuel markets, create skilled jobs, and deliver lasting economic benefits for households and communities. The discussions at HPA UK’s Parliamentary Reception highlighted the opportunity for the UK to turn clean heat into a competitive advantage.”