Electric Boilers : The Efficient Choice
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New technologies to replace gas boilers are being brought to market and are generating a buzz; but the most energy efficient solution remains the Electric Boiler.
Government grants have been created to support the launch of heat pumps as a viable heating alternative to gas boilers as part of the wider aim to reach net-zero levels of CO2 by 2050, 2045 in Scotland. However, a lower cost and more accessible option is an Electric Boiler.
Electric Boilers are 100% efficient. 1kW of energy paid for is 1kW of energy used to heat the home. Compare this to gas boilers which operate on a 95% efficiency level and the benefits are hard to ignore, especially in todays current climate.
The installation of Electric Boilers compared to both heat pumps and gas boilers is minimal and cost effective. Air source heat pumps require outdoor space to house the unit as well as an indoor unit and potentially multiple water tanks. Gas boilers require access to mains and need connected to a flue pipe. An electric heating solution can be a viable space saving option in many homes and will incur minimal installation costs.
Continuing to promote Electric Boilers as a real economical option will help drive towards net-zero targets and will mean more homes in the UK are heated with cleaner, greener and more efficient energy.
