Ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, due to be held in Glasgow this November, ex-energy secretary Alok Sharma has called for an end to international coal finance.
In mid-2020, the UK went a staggering 67 days without using any coal-fired power for the first time in 138 years. The UK government also plan to phase out coal altogether by 2024, wand have also introduced a ban on all traditional house coal from 1st May 2023.
In December 2020, the UK government released a white paper entitled, “Powering Our Net Zero Future.” Within this white paper, they made the following statements, which may spell the end for fossil fuel heating as we know it:
“Phase out installations of gas boilers by mid-2030s – with all newly installed heating systems from this date being low-carbon or able to be converted to use clean fuel.” *
“Ensure new homes built from 2025 onwards are zero-carbon ready – including consulting on whether it’s feasible and appropriate to end the connection of new-build homes to the gas grid.”
The white paper also states, “Electricity is a key enabler for the transition away from fossil fuels and decarbonising the economy cost effectively by 2050,” and, “This dependency on fossil fuels will change dramatically over the next 30 years. By 2050, electricity could provide over half of final energy demand.”
You can read the full white paper on the UK Government website.
With coal on the way out, and the UK government looking to potentially ban ALL gas boiler installations by the mid-2030’s, what options are you left with for heating your home?
We have the answer.
Along with many other activities, carbon is produced when we burn fossil fuels such as gas, coal and oil. This carbon holds on to the heat that enters our atmosphere, and subsequently prevents it from escaping, contributing to the Earth’s rising temperatures and melting ice caps.
An increasing number of energy suppliers in the UK domestic market are making the switch to 100% renewable electricity.
By choosing to install an electrical heating system, you can ensure that your heating system produces zero carbon at the point of use, providing you choose to power it with a renewable electricity source.
At Fischer, we offer multiple different options for heating your home and water, along with solar panels and battery storage.
Fischer Dynamic Clay Core Radiators
Fischer dynamic radiators are stylish in design, only 11cm in depth and available in a classic oyster white colour. Manufactured to include a purpose built convection chamber in the back, their sleek, modern design does not impact on their efficiency.
But, Fischer dynamic radiators are not only slimline, they also offer many other benefits.
Along with the fact they are designed to be look great in your home, they are also designed to be efficient and controllable for complete comfort and peace of mind. They have even had their efficiency tested and verified by EST, BRE and BSRIA.
Our dynamic radiators also contain a purpose built convection chamber and patented 40mm chamotte clay core. Our 40mm clay core is DOUBLE THE DEPTH of the core found within many of our competitors’ heaters, which is usually 20mm. More storage resulting in more heat and more comfort.
Wi-Fi control options are available, allowing you to control your heating from anywhere in the world, all with the push of a button.
Aquafficient
Aquafficient is a modern, efficient and reliable way to heat your water. Using a single 3kW heating element and patented thermal storage technology, the Aquafficient provides instant hot water, as and when you need it, without the need for huge amounts of water storage. No yearly maintenance is required, taking away the stress of finding a plumber to check over your system and also eliminating the cost of doing so.
There is also no requirement for any extra valves or fixings, or even a water discharge pipe, meaning the installation of the Aquafficient is stress free and mess free, even in smaller or more difficult to access areas of your home.
Manufactured specially for Fischer Future Heat, the Aquafficient uses a natural salt-based thermal storage material to store its heat. Working in a similar way to a combi boiler, minus the expensive maintenance and running costs, there is absolutely ZERO water storage within the unit itself. The chance of a leak is almost non-existent.
You simply heat the battery once to get started and hot water is available in less than an hour. The thermal storage material stores heat, not energy, and as cold water runs through the highly efficient and robust heat exchanger, it becomes hot within seconds and subsequent warm water is fed to your appliances in less than a minute.
Our Aquafficient can store four times more energy than a domestic water cylinder in a unit half the physical size.
Not only does the Aquafficient give you a much more efficient solution when it comes to heating the water, it also saves huge amounts of physical space.
An Aquafficient unit, which provides 150L of hot water, is only HALF the height of an average 150L cylinder. If you have ever wanted to utilise that wasted space in your airing cupboard, now is your opportunity with this ideal replacement for other hot water systems.
Compatible with Economy 7, Solar PV and other types of renewable electricity sources, the Aquafficient is the way forward when it comes to saving the environment and improving your carbon footprint.
Based on recent testing, the thermal storage material within the Aquafficient has a life span of over 40,000 cycles before you start to notice any drop in efficiency. In layman’s terms, it can last for over 50 years without you EVER having to service, maintain or replace the thermal store or its contents. Even after the 50 years are up, all it takes is a glass of water to be added to the storage material to recharge it back to full health.
Aquafficient Eco+
We are now pleased to introduce a new addition to the ever-growing range – Aquafficient Eco+, our brand new air source water.
Air source water heaters can be two to three times more energy efficient than a conventional water cylinder.*
Thanks to the special design of the compressor, hot water is available at 60 degrees centigrade and with a power requirement of less than 10amps, Aquafficient Eco+ requires only a standard 13amp socket to install.
Aquafficient Eco+ also contains an automatic anti-legionella disinfection system to remove the risk of legionella bacteria.
Much like the Aquafficient, it can be installed alongside a heating only boiler, allowing you to both heat your home and water efficiently.
You can also use Aquafficient Eco+ as a stand-alone hot water system, or even combine it with Fischer dynamic clay core radiators. The opportunities are endless.
Built with a stainless steel casing, 80mm of highly efficient insulation and finished in white, Aquafficient Eco+ has a sleek, modern design perfect for any home.
Wall mounted and floor-standing options are available, and the unit can be installed in a loft where possible, ensuring you save valuable space within your home.
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