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The Chief Climate Adviser Warns of Economic Disruption from Net‑Zero RollbacksNigel Topping, chair of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), cautioned that any weakening of the UK’s net‑zero policy would "disrupt business and damage the economy" and erode inward investor confidence.CCC Report Highlights Lagging Heat‑Pump Adoption Amid Renewable GainsThe CCC’s latest parliamentary report notes strong growth in renewable generation and electric‑vehicle uptake, but heat‑pump installations have stalled. Installations in existing homes rose only 7% this year versus 56% the previous year.£100 bn Annual Value of the Net‑Zero Economy and Heat‑Pump SavingsCBI analysis cited by Topping values the net‑zero economy at roughly £100 bn per year, outpacing overall economic growth and creating higher‑paid jobs.Heat pumps can save households about £1,200 annually in urban areas and up to £1,900 in rural homes when paired with solar panels and EVs.Investor Confidence and Policy Consistency as Pillars of UK Green GrowthAccording to Topping, the 2008 Climate Change Act provided the institutional infrastructure that investors rely on. He warned that “U‑turns” jeopardise the certainty needed for long‑term capital allocation, especially as political leadership transitions after Keir Starmer’s resignation and scrutiny of Andy Burnham’s green credentials.Future Outlook: Policy Certainty Needed to Accelerate DecarbonisationTopping urges the next prime minister to maintain the current trajectory, break the link between electricity and gas pricing, and support lower‑income households in adopting clean technologies. Without these measures, the UK risks higher living costs, reduced competitiveness, and missed savings from heat‑pump deployment.