Nearly half the care home managers surveyed for a new poll by Baxi have decarbonised the heating systems in their properties, and almost all of the rest are taking steps to do so.
The poll of 400 managers found that 46% had already decarbonised their heating systems, with a further 50% are taking steps to do so.
However, 42% said gas boilers are currently still their main source of heating.
The survey found strong interest in exploring decarbonisation options, but running costs were a key consideration for 85% of respondents.
Nearly all (94%) of the managers expect to have a budget for decarbonisation, although the survey found that lack of expertise and resources remain barriers for many care homes.
Jeff House, director of external affairs and policy at Baxi, said the ‘clear appetite’ among care leaders to decarbonise heating and hot-water provision is ‘encouraging’, but he called on the government to introduce dedicated funding to help upgrade homes.
