UK Gas Boiler Ban – Complete Guide | EDF

Oct 19, 2020 · And the vast majority rely on gas or oil-fired boilers. As gas and oil are fossil fuels, they both release carbon dioxide (CO 2) – a 'greenhouse gas' that contributes to climate change. In fact, most CO 2 emissions come from burning fossil fuels. With heating contributing to about 30% of the UK's total greenhouse emissions.