Water heating T
he Prime Minister said by in October when the UK
Government announced its Net Zero Strategy: “The UK’s path to ending our contribution to climate change will be paved with well-paid jobs, billions in investment and thriving
green industries – powering our green industrial revolution across the country.” The plans outlined how the country will deliver on its commitment to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050. There’s a lot that’s been written and talked about since, and all businesses and industry sectors undoubtedly have their part to play in this transformation. As the world embraces this heralded ‘green industrial revolution’ and the headlong drive into a Net Zero future, it’s inevitable that electricity – whether generated by solar, wind, tidal, hydroelectricity or biomass – is going to come to the fore. We’re already seeing the transformation of transportation with the introduction of electric cars, lorries and even aeroplanes. Along with all of this change is the need for UK businesses – large and small – to take steps to reduce their own emissions; and that’s where electric water heaters come into play. Unlike residential projects, in light commercial applications – such as hospitality or retail units – there often isn’t the need for central heating boilers or large- scale hot water production. That’s why, thanks to the UK’s move towards renewable electricity generation, electric water heaters can be a great choice for business, either for economical or ecological reasons. Manufacturers are designing and engineering
products to meet this demand for sustainable products. Gone are the days of tiny little, underpowered heaters in staff washrooms or kitchens. They’ve been replaced by something altogether more powerful, effi cient and eff ective. If you take Ariston’s Pro1 Eco as an example, the engineers behind the product have designed an electric water heater that delivers 14% cheaper energy bills than comparable units, thanks to its innovative “Eco Evo” functionality. Eco Evo learns daily usage habits to provide hot water only when it’s needed – saving energy and reducing costs. Less energy use is not only good for the bottom line – but also in reducing emissions. Plus, as the national grid transitions to renewable electricity, businesses will be able to take full advantage, because they will not be using gas or other fossil fuels to deliver hot water. Hot water performance is
paramount of course. It’s a very good and noble ambition for businesses to be sustainable, but if they’re not able to get plenty of hot water when needed, they’re not really achieving the best of both worlds. Again, this is where manufacturers are stepping
14 April 2022
www.heatingandventilating.net
A bright spark in the sustainability drive
In workplaces, kitchens and washrooms across the UK, electric water heaters are proving their effi ciency credentials, delivering cheaper energy bills and joining the push for carbon Net Zero, writes Victoria Gutierrez, head of marketing at Ariston
up to the plate, by understanding that electric water heaters need to be powerful as well as energy effi cient. Of course, in a high-use, light commercial situation – whether a restaurant, barber shop or retail premises – it’s vital to have a system that’s durable and will last for the long term. Again, this is something that manufacturers build in. A key feature of the Pro1 Eco, for example, is Titanshield technology; the inner surface of the tank is titanium enamelled and protected with a magnesium anode for reliability and optimal tank protection.
Specifying an electric water heater for use in a light commercial application can be considered a useful tool for keeping energy use (and consequent utility costs) to a minimum, making for a fiscally sensible and sustainable choice. Naturally, depending on the intended use, there are several types of electric water heater to suit. For example, in a hospitality business, a storage water heater (like the Pro1 Eco) could be used in the kitchen area to cope with high levels of demand, and smaller areas – such as washrooms that have less water demand – could be fitted with instantaneous water heaters (like the Ariston Aures Slim Multi). Similarly, an office could have a small electric water heater (e.g. Andris Lux or Andris Lux Eco) under its kitchen sink. Elsewhere, applications such as studios, holiday homes and glamping pods are perfect for slim, twin tank electric storage water heaters (particularly the Velis Evo range). Electric water heaters might not be the hottest topic in the world of sustainability and environmental change – but they still have an important part to play. As the UK’s most beloved naturalist, the great Sir David Attenborough says: “Real success can only come if there is a change in our societies and in our economics and in our politics.”
Specifying an energy efficient electric water heater might just be a step in the right direction.
DOWNLOAD THE HVR APP NOW
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44
