Did you know that almost 30% of the UK’s total greenhouse emissions come from heating our homes? Or that an average household gas boiler emits greenhouse gases equivalent to approximately 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year? That’s more emissions in a year than taking seven transatlantic flights between London and New York. In the UK, […]
The future of energy is changing. A property heated by electricity is already integrated with the energy choice of the future. Electricity will power the charger for your electric car. It will heat your oven and hobs. And it will heat the most efficient homes across the UK. The electricity you use in your home […]
The number of old inefficient boilers and radiators still being used by UK households stands at over 4 million. An inefficient heating system costs you more and emits higher levels of carbon dioxide so incurs an environmental cost too. What is zombie heating? Old, inefficient boilers and storage heaters are part of what we call […]
Being productive in your office means being comfortable. And to be a comfortable environment, your office must be warm and draft-free. Electric heating is the most common heating solution for commercial office environments, with its easy installation, predictable costs, noise-free operation, and easy control. Electric radiators are also a quick, simple and low-cost way to […]
This guide will help you understand the typical energy consumption and costs of electric heating and how to reduce them. At the time of writing, we’re heading into the winter season with Covid-19 pandemic still with us. Many of us will be working from home or staying indoors more than usual to reduce the risk […]
In this article, we explore how automating your electric heating using smart controls can save you money and make your life easier. What do we mean by ‘automate your heating’? Home heating automation means employing smart technology and Artificial Intelligence to control your heating remotely and automatically manage your energy usage. This smart technology includes […]
Government figures released in 2018 show that electric heating is better for the environment than gas. This revelation is due to investments in renewable energy, plus a reduced reliance on coal-fired power stations. Another big influence is a re-think on how carbon emissions for new houses are measured. Renewable energy There has been a huge […]
When you boil a kettle, only use as much water as you need Turn appliances off at the wall – don’t leave them on standby Use energy-saving light bulbs Defrost your freezer regularly Fill that cavity! Cavity wall insulation can cut around £115 off your heating bill each year Get draught excluders for outside doors, […]
New legislation called ‘Lot 20’ came into force at the start of 2018 that aims to make domestic heating products more efficient. The large majority of installed electric heaters will no longer be compliant and future products will have to be upgraded to meet the standards set out in Lot 20. The new products, like those sold by 21st Century Heating, will now have energy-saving features like digital controls with greater accuracy to reduce energy consumption, programmable temperature control with 7-day timers, open window detection as standard in order to be compliant.
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