Lead Story
Oct 10, 2026
Retrofit Debate: Why 'Fabric First' Sequencing May Delay Heat Pump Rollout
A new analysis argues that treating deep retrofit as a prerequisite for heat pumps can delay the switch away from fossil heating, since modeled gas savings rarely materialize due to rebound effects. It says health and comfort gains from insulation are real but should not be conflated with durable carbon reductions.
Sarah Mitchell