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Millions of homes could install a boiler and heat pump under net zero plans

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Ed Miliband wants heat pump installations to hit 600,000 by 2028 , up from 40,000 last year .

But many people will never be able to replace their boilers with a heat pump because their homes are too small for the hot water storage cylinder needed for showers and baths.

The technology remains prohibitively expensive for many households.