With the UK Government target for carbon net zero emissions by 2050 and growing concerns about energy efficiency and the environment, both residential and non-residential space heating products are increasingly designed to deliver improved thermal performance and produce lower carbon emissions.
Source: English Housing Survey/AMA Research
In the residential installed electric heating sector, there remains a significant replacement opportunity for storage heaters. Industry sources estimate that there are around 5 million storage heaters in use in the UK that are on average 15-20 years old. If these were replaced by modern high heat retention models, such as those constructed with a Chamotte clay core, considerable energy savings can be made.
As the UK moves towards the decarbonisation of the electricity supply, direct acting fixed panel heaters are increasingly specified as a method of space heating alongside low carbon hot water solutions in new build developments. Their flexibility also makes them ideal for refurbishment projects.
Source: MHCLG/AMA Research (NB: CO2 emission estimates are based on standardised assumptions about dwelling occupancy and energy use)
The Buildings Mission is the first mission of the Clean Growth Grand Challenge, with the objective to at least halve the energy use of all new buildings by 2030.
This will be achieved by: