In England's homes, a change is near,
A heat pump rule, no longer a fear,
One metre rule, lifted with glee,
Easier to install, for you and me.
No more planning permission, a hurdle removed,
For millions of homes, a chance to improve,
Lower bills and emissions, a win-win deal,
Heat pumps the future, a cleaner feel.
But consumer groups warn, of a catch,
For rented or leasehold, the change won't reach,
High upfront costs, a major test,
A barrier to installing, a heat pump to rest.
Older homes, a particular plight,
Upgrades to pipework, and insulation in sight,
A challenge to overcome, a cost to bear,
A heat pump installed, but at what price to share?
Most UK homes, use gas boilers with flair,
But greenhouse gases, a problem to share,
Heat pumps use electricity, a cleaner way,
As renewable energy, comes to stay.
But switching from gas, to a heat pump's might,
Is expensive and tricky, a long and hard fight,
Planning permission, a hurdle to clear,
A noise concern, that's no longer a fear.
Newer devices, less noise to bear,
But still required, to meet certain standards to share,
The planning changes, a welcome reprieve,
For households to install, a heat pump to retrieve.
Terraced homes, a challenge to face,
A barrier to installing, a heat pump's pace,
But the government's plan, aims to give a hand,
To 300,000 households, a warmer and cleaner land.
Funding the change, a major test,
A grant from the government, a welcome rest,
But landlords must invest, their own money to share,
A challenge to overcome, a heat pump to install with care.
Renters rely on landlords, to make the initial leap,
A willingness to invest, a heat pump to keep,
But the costs of running, a heat pump's might,
A saving for residents, a welcome sight.