Could mandatory certification of heat pump and insulation installers supercharge the green retrofit market?

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Could mandatory certification of heat pump and insulation installers supercharge the green retrofit market?

Which? argues lack of consumer protections in green home retrofit sector could hamper urgently needed green home upgrades

Which? is calling on the next government to establish mandatory certification of heat pump and installation installers, arguing "gaps in consumer protection" present a major barrier to the decarbonisation...

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