Climate change and decarbonisation are often described as the biggest challenges faced by our planet, with changes required in many aspects of daily life to reduce carbon emissions and waste. Large changes to the way we provide domestic heating and hot water will be needed to achieve the ambitious government targets of Net Zero by 2050.
The big question for many social housing providers is how to go about reducing carbon emissions and increasing the energy efficiency of existing properties.
Heat Pump Technology
With the government targeting a heat pump installation rate of 600,000 units per year by 2028, it’s clear this technology is seen as a solution for existing properties as well as new build homes.
This is why at Ideal Heating, we have launched our new domestic heat pump range for new build, social housing and retrofit homes.
With options to suit households of any size, the Alfea Heat Pump has been expertly designed to provide optimum comfort, reliability and efficiency. The flexibility the Alfea affords is unrivalled in the market. It combines a quiet, compact heat pump, an industry leading hot water cylinder – with the fastest reheat times on the market - and a simple and easy to use thermostat.
The compact outdoor unit can be located up to 30 metres away from the building, whilst design elements of the indoor unit, including an integrated buffer tank and expansion vessel, help to save space inside.
Hydrogen
The UK government is supporting trials in both hydrogen heating systems and the electrification of heat. However, if and when 100% hydrogen does arrive, it is likely to be rolled out on a regional basis from the mid-2030s onwards.
However, a 20% blend of hydrogen mixed with natural gas may arrive sooner as a stepping stone to 100% hydrogen. Current Ideal domestic boilers are ready to run safely on a 20% hydrogen blend with no technical adjustments, look out for the ‘Ready for 20% Hydrogen’ icon across the Ideal domestic boiler range website and social media:
Choosing the Right Heating Partner
What is certain is that there are no one-size-fits-all heating solutions for existing dwellings. Embracing a range of technologies depending on the property will be the key to success. It’s also important to choose the right partner to help you navigate the decarbonisation of social housing.
For more information, please get in touch:
Mob: +44 (0) 7583 044745
Email: alanna.hayward@groupe-atlantic.co.uk
Web: https://idealheating.com/contact-us
