PHAM NEWS | JUNE 2025 Energy Matters 15


Decarbonisation challenge Partnership to deliver on efficiency


The government is being urged to set out a clear road map for decarbonising rural households in its upcoming Warm Homes Plan, as a new survey of off-gas grid consumers reveals increasing concerns over the cost of transitioning to low carbon heating. The survey of 1,364 households that use oil heating, conducted by trade


associations OFTEC and UKIFDA, revealed 60% of respondents are more worried about the costs of switching to low carbon heating systems than they were three years ago. The same survey also reveals that over 98% support for giving oil heated homes the choice of switching to a renewable liquid fuel such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The trade associations have written to Miatta Fahnbulleh, the minister


responsible for the Warm Homes Plan, outlining key recommendations to successfully deliver off-grid decarbonisation for rural homes. Paul Rose, CEO of OFTEC, comments: “Decarbonising the UK’s 1.7


million oil heated homes is a complex challenge as they face unique barriers due to their age, construction and rural location. Government policy must therefore focus on desired outcomes rather than mandating a single technology, such as electrification, which in many cases isn’t practical or affordable. A genuine technology-neutral strategy would give households real choice and unlock a wider mix of cost effective and practical low carbon options.” ◼ phamnews.co.uk/625/21


A new partnership between E.ON One and Danfoss will see the integration of Danfoss’s cloud- based Leanheat Building software with E.ON One’s Intelligent Heating Control Box (IHC). The combined solution will enable dynamic, demand-optimised control of heating systems, taking into account weather data, building thermodynamics, consumption patterns and network signals. The system can be installed


without extensive renovations and is suitable for both existing and new buildings. It is claimed that it will deliver up to 30% heating


energy savings and significant reductions in CO2 emissions. The strategic partnership will


start with initial pilot projects in Germany, and early results already show a strong reduction in energy consumption. The IHC Box connects the


heating room through integrated sensors and cloud connectivity. It continuously captures relevant measurements such as outdoor,


supply, and return temperatures. These data are transmitted to Leanheat Building, an AI-based software which additionally considers factors such as weather forecasts, building thermodynamics, and consumption patterns to automatically adjust heating curves to ensure efficient and demand-driven heat distribution. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/625/22


Record breaking month for renewables


The latest figures from the MCS Data Dashboard reveal that certified installations for small- scale renewables in April reached more than 26,000, a 22% increase on the same month the previous year. This includes over 4,700 certified heat pump installations,


bringing the total for 2025 so far to over 20,000. Solar PV also had a strong month, with 18,500 certified installations. “After a record-breaking 2024,


it’s great to see the adoption of low-carbon alternatives is continuing to grow at pace,”


says Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS. “As this momentum builds and installations are delivered at volume, it’s crucial to prioritise ‘delivered quality’ to strengthen consumer confidence in home- grown energy.” ◼ phamnews.co.uk/625/23


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