Fossil fuel boilers phased out as new homes shift to heat pumps

Fossil fuel boilers were installed in fewer than 5% of new dwellings in 2023.

Fossil fuel boilers have been effectively phased out in new homes, according to new figures.

Figures released by the Department of Housing show that electricity heating systems, the majority of which are heat pumps, were installed in 95% of new dwellings in the first three quarters of 2023, according to the latest data from the CSO.