Putting the gas into electric generators and using that electricity to heat is more economical than burning it in a furnace for heat, heat pumps are just that much better.
I agree that the national programme must be more detailed than just declaiming "heat pumps!" and calling it even.
I gestured vaguely at the existence of parts of Europe where cheap mini-splits might not be sufficient, let's just agree I'm talking about the places where they will be.
Apologies if my comment made it seem I disagree with you.
Air-source heat pumps can definitely be used in many countries here, in fact they are already popular in the UK, and gaining popularity in Spain, due to their efficiency.
I agree that the national programme must be more detailed than just declaiming "heat pumps!" and calling it even.
I gestured vaguely at the existence of parts of Europe where cheap mini-splits might not be sufficient, let's just agree I'm talking about the places where they will be.