Underfloor heating can play a key role in helping the UK with its electrification targets, says Amber, a leading supplier of underfloor heating to the retail sector.
According to industry research, around 14% of the UK’s emissions can be attributed to domestic heating. As part of its commitment to reach Net Zero, the UK Government has outlined its plan to ‘clean up’ the energy system and move heating away from fossil fuels towards greener alternatives.
With the industry keen to make the change – but some considering Government support and regulatory frameworks to be slow off the mark – Amber are encouraging the sector to support electrification with solutions like underfloor heating.
“Organisations like BEAMA are working hard to progress electrification with their #AcceleratingElectrification campaign, but whilst Government targets are a starting point, the whole industry needs to back the ambition to give it even greater momentum,” says Simon Whittaker, National Sales Manager at Amber Underfloor Heating.
“As underfloor heating experts, we’re encouraging even more people to turn to electrification-friendly underfloor heating to help meet decarbonisation targets sooner,” Simon continues.
Among a number of changes, electrification involves a transition from gas or oil-fired boilers – which most UK homes still rely on – to environmentally-friendly, low-carbon options instead.
According to Amber, underfloor heating is a low-carbon heating system which is energy efficient and future-proof, with both electric (dry) and hydronic (wet) systems compatible with electrification goals.
Electric underfloor heating is powered solely by an electricity supply, whether that’s mains electricity or renewable sources like solar panels.
Wet underfloor heating has traditionally been gas boiler fed but can be used with air-source and ground-source heat pumps which utilise electricity too.
“Whichever system you choose, underfloor heating is a strong solution for the electrification of the heating industry. Plus, it’s energy efficient, easy to install and cost-effective for consumers, which is why we’re already seeing underfloor heating increase in popularity and, as more people become aware of electrification, we’re expecting this to grow even more,” adds Simon.
Amber have been supplying underfloor heating to the retail sector for over 30 years.
They provide complete underfloor heating solutions to the trade through their comprehensive network of stockists across the UK and Ireland – including electrical wholesalers, distributors and kitchen, bathroom and tiling showrooms.
The experts believe retailers, wholesalers and tradespeople can all play a key role in switching to electrification-friendly heating solutions, in turn helping to expedite electrification and move the industry closer to Net Zero targets.
“We’re supporting even more retailers with supplying underfloor heating to their customers, and helping to show tradespeople that it is a strong solution for their clients’ upcoming projects. Decarbonising the heating industry will not be a quick or easy feat, but low-carbon heating like underfloor heating can make a difference,” concludes Simon.
For more information about Amber, visit: https://www.amberufh.co.uk/
