Decarbonising heating and cooling is one of the most significant challenges for delivering a path to a net-zero emission economy. Achieving this transition requires coordinated action across engineering, economics, policy, and society. The H+C Zero Network has been developing a series of technical roadmaps developed by our research community to guide research, innovation, and investment in this critical sector.

These roadmaps will:

• Identify Key Research Priorities – Highlighting the technological gaps and barriers that must be addressed to enable net-zero heating and cooling.
• Support Industry, Government, and Academia – Providing a strategic framework to inform policy decisions, funding priorities, and technological development.
• Enable Strategic Coordination – Aligning stakeholders across energy systems, infrastructure, and end-users to ensure a smooth and efficient transition.
• Drive Innovation and Collaboration – Mapping out pathways from research to real-world deployment, helping accelerate progress towards decarbonisation.

By bringing together leading experts, policymakers, and industry representatives, these roadmaps will continue to help shape the future of heating and cooling—ensuring that the UK leads the way in sustainable energy solutions.