With the aim of helping customers on the journey to low carbon heating solutions, Grant UK has outlined its vision of the future in a new publication. The off-gas heating solutions specialist has issued ‘Grant UK 2030 Vision: Heating homes sustainably for future generations’ which lays out the company’s mission to provide efficient, sustainable and cost-effective home heating, from traditional systems to renewable technologies.

In line with the Government’s target of net zero carbon by 2050, Grant UK’s goal is to take the lead on decarbonising home heating with either a focus on biofuels, renewable technologies, such as heat pumps or where appropriate, hybrid heating systems. ‘2030 Vision’ also outlines a pathway that could help ensure off-gas homes will no longer be solely reliant on fossil fuels for heating. the company says that it recognises that off-gas homes and businesses will face significant barriers in moving to a carbon neutral energy supply, including potentially crippling costs, and with that in mind has outlined changes that must be made to help the industry decarbonise. These include:

  • Introduction of a scrappage scheme for older inefficient appliances to encourage homes to switch to greener heating methods
  • Financial support for installers to encourage them to train on renewable technologies, increasing uptake and ensuring installations are of a high standard
  • The future proofing of all new homes to ensure an adequate electrical and plumbing infrastructure is fitted today to allow for the move to renewable technologies in the future

“Our 2030 Vision outlines how Government targets can realistically be met,” explains Paul Wakefield, Managing Director of Grant UK. “Hybrid systems are a significant and immediately available solution to transitioning the off-gas market towards low-carbon heating as they combine a traditional boiler with a renewable technology like a heat pump. This approach prioritises the renewable technology, with the boiler providing back up when required and is ideal for retrofit hard-to heat homes. A typical carbon reduction of up to 70% can be achieved with this method of heating and even more when using a biofuel alternative for the boiler.

“Installers will be so important to deliver the change that is required to move away from a reliance on fossil-fuels, especially those in off-gas areas. Our aim is to support installers as much as possible to enable this to happen.”

Grant UK is currently investing in external training facilities and staff to both improve awareness and product knowledge in the marketplace, and help heating engineers diversify and grow their own businesses. To download the publication please visit www.grantuk.com.