 | Introduction |
The heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology overview (PDF) gives an introduction to the main opportunities for businesses to reduce heating energy use. This can be achieved regardless of the type of heating system being used (hot water radiators, warm air, radiant heaters etc).
The PDF demonstrates how simple actions save energy, cut costs and increase profit margins. Our Heating Webinar also provides an overview of the topic and contains useful guidance on saving money through heating improvements.
Some of the most effective ways of saving on heating energy involve improving the insulation and air-tightness of your building. See our section on Building Fabric for further information.
Top 3 recommended carbon saving heating measures:
1. Turn it down
Lowering set points by just 1oC can potentially reduce your annual heating bill by up to 8%, so reduce the temperature on the thermostat down to the minimum comfortable level.
Thermostats should also be calibrated annually to make sure they respond correctly to the actual temperature. Cheap thermometers can be very unreliable.
Download or order copies of our employee awareness poster:
Heating - Employee awareness poster
You can also order The Carbon Trust Thermometer.
2. Replace inefficient boilers
Be aware when replacing inefficient boilers that the latest Building Regulations set minimum efficiency standards for new and replacement boiler installations. In many cases even higher efficiency boilers can be specified and you can gain better savings from a more energy efficient heating system. Read more about boilers and heat distribution.
How to implement condensing boilers
3. Install de-stratification fans
In commercial or industrial buildings with warm air heaters and high ceilings, de-stratification fans can reduce energy use by 20% by blowing warm air down to ground level where it’s needed.
How to implement de-stratification fans