46 FINANCE & INSURANCE; HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES
THE AUTHORS’ INVESTIGATIONS SHOW THAT “GREAT BRITAIN’S HOMES CAN CONVERT TO ELECTRIC HEATING AT A COST FAR LOWER THAN THE ACCEPTED WISDOM”
infrared heating in their modelling, but only localised, high-temperature panel systems that are commonly installed on walls. These have the potential to be dangerous for children, older adults or anyone who accidentally falls against them given the heat they give off, and their effectiveness heavily depends on
where they are positioned around the home.
Other kinds of far infrared heating can provide totally different benefits. Able to become part of the fabric of the building, leading infrared products can be vastly more safe than panel products – and by being plastered into the ceiling, or
inserted behind the plasterboard, offer total coverage of a room. As such, the report has failed to recognise a product that is quick and simple to fit, helps householders achieve thermal comfort much quicker than alternative methods, is long lasting and requires zero maintenance, and could easily be rolled out at scale to help rapidly decarbonise Britain’s environment. For the sake of the country and the environment, we hope the Government catches on quickly.
Nick Gander and Rod Davies are co-founders of infrared heating supplier Energy Carbon
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