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New data confi rms heating controls as leading low-cost carbon cutter


Drayton, specialists in heating controls, has revealed how upgrading heating controls is one of the most cost-eff ective ways to cut carbon emissions and reduce bills, according to the latest analysis of Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) data


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ACC evaluates which energy-saving measures provide the highest carbon reduction at the lowest setup cost. The


updated review compares heating controls such as auto-balancing TRVs, and programmable thermostats against other methods, such as loft and wall insulation.


Across the board, heating controls provide


signifi cant carbon reductions, with TRVs having been shown to be one of the most cost-eff ective ways for UK households to cut carbon emissions and minimise energy bills. ¡ Standard TRVs marginal abatement cost: –£295 per tonne CO2e ¡ Digistat Programmable Thermostat marginal abatement cost: –£275 per tonne CO2e ¡ Auto-Balancing TRVs marginal abatement cost: –£272 per tonne CO2e ¡ Solid Wall Insulation marginal abatement cost: –£46 per tonne CO2e ¡ Loft Insulation marginal abatement cost: –£81 per tonne CO2e Having a negative MACC value indicates that the


measure saves more money over its lifetime than it costs to install, therefore making it a benefi cial investment from day one.


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DOWNLOAD THE HVR APP NOW March 2026 19 It is argued that these results demonstrate that


traditional heating controls off er a lower-cost, easily- attainable solution for homeowners who are looking to make energy savings and carbon reductions. Nick Hunt, UK sales and marketing director at


Drayton, commented: “With the pressures of the cost-of-living crisis, combined with the demand for low-carbon solutions, the MACC fi ndings demonstrate clear advantages for installers and homeowners. “In comparison to insulation, upgrading heating


controls off ers a quick, low-disruption solution. They deliver immediate benefi ts through reduced energy bills and improved heating comfort, with high upsell potential, particularly with auto-balancing TRVs. As more and more customers are looking for ways they can reduce their carbon footprint, implementing these heating solutions can also contribute to achieving Net Zero goals.”


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