I suppose Green indeed... 😁

And everybody has their soft spots, some enjoy their fossil fuel cars, others fly.  

”Also things have moved on over the last few years I feel with perhaps more pragmatism around the fabric first approach which I remember well this forum championing strongly.”

Insulation being added to the fabric of the building is, in my opinion a good idea, whether before, during or after installing a heat pump.

If my writing has offended you in some way, I apologise; no offence was intended and I hope I have not put words in your mouth. Regards, Toodles.

Insulation is, as they say, a ‘no brainer’ and ought to be accomplished when affordable. Meanwhile, is it not better to produce the heat required within the property by the cleanest and most efficient method available? A heat pump is likely to be the preferred method in many if not most cases. If energy is going to be wasted due to heat loss, it is probably preferable that that heat be supplied by the most efficient means and thus leave the fossils in the ground - and also insulate as soon as possible commensurate with available funds and practicality. (Tucks soap box away again) Toodles.

I did say anything to infer this.

I am offended and would like a apology 

Insulation is, as they say, a ‘no brainer’ and ought to be accomplished when affordable. Meanwhile, is it not better to produce the heat required within the property by the cleanest and most efficient method available? A heat pump is likely to be the preferred method in many if not most cases. If energy is going to be wasted due to heat loss, it is probably preferable that that heat be supplied by the most efficient means and thus leave the fossils in the ground - and also insulate as soon as possible commensurate with available funds and practicality. (Tucks soap box away again) Toodles.

He was one of the more green MPs, with an electric vehicle and I remember he had his house assessed for a heat pump when he was a government minister in 2023.

I suspect his comments are primarily based on the feedback he received in 2023 which would have been interesting to say the least with the conservatory etc as we know from other posters recently. So without further info I am not sure if the blame sits primarily with Grant or the one or more installers who visited him.

Also things have moved on over the last few years I feel with perhaps more pragmatism around the fabric first approach which I remember well this forum championing strongly.

I do wonder if Grant had a couple of assessments now from installers, what feedback they would give him. It would clearly depend which installers from what we have seen.

So I thought we should write a rebuttal (link below), and also resurrect old threads on insulation to see how well or poorly your home is insulted and what you're doing about it and debunk some of those old (and unhelpful) narratives.

https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/grant-shapps-and-the-heat-pump-myth-that-wont-die/

We've tried using an endless amount of products (caulks, silicone, fillers, etc.) to draught proof our windows, and they never seem to last more than a few months before they start to crack. So we've turned to our go to all-in-one product, Maxam's DURA+, to draught proof 29 windows across the property. It's been a winner of a product so far, from sealing our shower to sticking a broken slate step together, so we're optimist it's going to work sealing our windows, keeping draughts out this winter (and the heat in): https://myhomefarm.co.uk/draught-proofing-windows

DURA+ on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FsDYiQ