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About Nesta

Nesta is a research and innovation foundation. We apply our deep expertise in applied methods to design, test and scale solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time, working across the innovation lifecycle.

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Making low-carbon heating more affordable

Making low-carbon heating more affordable

About this area of focus

We are working to ensure heat pumps are cheaper than boilers over their lifetime. Heat pump affordability is one of the most important factors in driving adoption at scale. Tackling it requires policy reform, industry innovation and better consumer incentives. We provide independent, data-driven analysis to shape solutions that work for households, government and businesses alike.

All areas of focus within A sustainable future

Projects and case studies

Updates and case studies from our portfolio of projects and practical programmes

Understanding the potential of heat pump tariffs

Toolkits, research and explainers

Helpful guides and original analysis you can apply to your own work

The future of heat

Commentary and features

Expert opinion and thought-provoking editorial

What are distribution network operators (DNOs), and how are their roles changing?

Events and talks

Keynotes, panel discussions and podcasts to inform, inspire and provoke

Catch-up event: Financing green home upgrades: launch event

A powerful ecosystem for innovation

We extend our impact through two specialised units that help people and organisations to solve complex problems and achieve their goals.

BIT

BIT helps clients from government, nonprofits and the private sector to improve people’s lives through our empirical problem solving and deep understanding of human behaviour.

Challenge Works

Challenge Works designs and runs challenge prizes to spark innovation in science, technology and society.