Do you want to make your home more environmentally friendly? There are several small steps you can take such as switching to LED lightbulbs, turning down your thermostat and conserving water, but while positive these changes are unlikely to make a major difference.
Updating your heating system will have the most impact when it comes to greener living. This is the biggest energy drain in your house, especially if you’re using a traditional gas model. While brand-new technology such as air source heat pumps might be out of the question logistically and financially, electric boilers are a great eco-alternative to gas options.
Discover why upgrading to an electric boiler means a more sustainable lifestyle.
Benefits of choosing electric boilers
- Better for the environment
The classic gas-powered boilers found in most UK homes emit twice as much CO2 as the nation’s power stations, and these carbon emissions are a major contributor to global warming.
In contrast, electric boilers have no direct carbon emissions, dramatically lowering your carbon footprint. An added benefit is that electric boilers can be connected to renewable energy systems such as solar panels for completely green heating.
- Improved energy efficiency
Electric boilers are also better for the environment because they offer improved energy efficiency when compared to gas boilers. While gas boilers are usually up to 90% efficient, electric boilers convert almost 100% of the power input into usable heat, minimising energy waste.
This means that you use less energy to achieve the same results in the home, going one step further to reduce the environmental impact of your everyday living.
- Reduced energy bills
Given that your energy use is optimised with an electric boiler, this switch also means reduced monthly bills. With the energy market remaining volatile and gas and electricity costs staying high, even small energy savings can lead to big financial rewards in the current climate.
The recent issues with gas supply and demand and the inflamed prices suffered by consumers have shown that although electricity is traditionally more expensive, there are benefits to being off grid. Plus, if you’re powering your boiler with solar, your bills will be next to nothing.
- Save space in the home
An extra benefit that’s related more to your internal home environment than the wider world is that electric boilers save space in the home. They are much smaller and more compact than traditional models and can be fitted almost anywhere as they don’t require a flue to be installed.
This makes them an ideal choice for those in a flat, bungalow or small house where space is limited.
