BEAMA has launched a new report \u201cWhat Should I Do?\u201d, which examines the role of heat electrification technologies and how to encourage customers to choose low carbon heating options.
\nNew industry analysis estimates that the combined flexibility potential of all thermal storage systems available could be 10 GW by 2030, more than double the capacity forecast by NESO in their Clean Power 2030 pathway (4GW).<\/p>\n
Unlocking this potential is essential for meeting the Climate Change Committee\u2019s 7th carbon budget, which projects that the flexibility requirement from all thermal energy storage systems has to be at least 9.3GW by 2030.<\/p>\n
Doubled network flexibility capacity will have tangible, real world benefits for UK energy consumers, helping to drive down the cost of energy by accelerating the connection of low carbon generation low carbon generation with less need to construct expensive and time-consuming new network infrastructure. Put simply, flexibility enables the UK to squeeze more capacity out of the existing grid. Enhanced network flexibility is essential to delivering the UK Government\u2019s Clean Power 2030 and Economic Growth missions.<\/p>\n
BEAMA\u2019s new research from indicates that current Government targets risk neglecting the potential of alternative clean heat solutions. These technologies are essential to successfully decarbonising UK heating, tackling fuel poverty \u2013 which National Energy Action estimate affects 6.1 million households \u2013 and driving UK economic growth.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not a one size fits all approach for domestic heating \u2013 customer choice is critical<\/strong><\/p>\n Currently, just under a tenth of UK homes \u2013 2.6 million in total \u2013 have electric heating. While heat pumps offer tangible advantages that could reduce energy costs for many, around 20% of households are unable to accommodate them. Clean Power 2030 must rely on a broad range of heating technologies \u2013 including heat pumps, alongside thermal batteries, hot water cylinders, and solar heating solutions \u2013 to be successfully delivered within five years and at minimal cost.<\/p>\n BEAMA\u2019s analysis shows that offering a suitable choice of low carbon heating solutions is central to persuading consumers to go electric. Industry is calling on the Government\u2019s upcoming Clean Heat Strategy to prioritise support of a broad range of technologies and solutions to reflect the wide variation in homes, workplaces and buildings across the country, reassuring customers that they have a choice of low carbon heating options.<\/p>\n Alternative electric heating technologies that need to be considered from the perspective of flexible storage include: Further to the above storage options, we must not forget customers living in very low heat and hot water demand dwellings who would typically use panel heaters, electric radiators, electric underfloor heating and instantaneous hot water appliances.<\/p>\n Supporting flexible storage technologies will also help to unlock investment to create local green jobs and drive UK economic growth. This is evidenced by the recent opening of a \u00a340m manufacturing plant in Derby by BEAMA member Vaillant. The facility, producing hot water cylinders, has added 200 jobs to the local economy.<\/p>\n Government must recognise alternative electric heating technologies offer diverse, efficient, and scalable pathways for decarbonising homes<\/strong><\/p>\n BEAMA has called on the Government to create an inclusive fiscal and regulatory policy framework of Domestic Energy Support Schemes that currently fail to adequately promote alternative electric heating solutions include, such as the Warm Homes Plan.<\/p>\n Further support should be provided by extending the current VAT exemption on heat pump installations to the full range of electric heating technologies and incorporating into the Boiler Scheme a grant which subsidises the cost of installing flexible energy stores in households.<\/p>\n Kelly Butler, Strategy Director at BEAMA, commented: \u201cOur new analysis gets straight to the heart of one of the key challenges for electrification – engaging the end user. \u201cOne thing is certain, consumers need a clearer view of the suite of technologies that can provide flexible electric heat and hot water systems. This will allow them to identify the right solutions for their current circumstances which can offer immediate bill savings and future financial benefits associated with new flexibility driven time of use tariffs. The Government has committed to reduce bills whilst delivering an energy transition by 2030, meaning this issue needs to be tackled now before it\u2019s too late.\u201d<\/p>\n Yselkla Farmer, CEO of BEAMA, commented: \u201cWe are at a defining moment for the electrification of heat and hot water, and our research shows that the opportunity from flexible thermal storage is being underestimated and dramatically underutilised. Current incentives, Government, and media messaging can create a confusing picture, leaving many consumers to wonder \u2018What should I do?\u2019 We have a responsibility to ensure all households have all of the available options so they can find their own pathway to accelerate their electrification journey.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" BEAMA has launched a new report \u201cWhat Should I Do?\u201d, which examines the role of heat electrification technologies and how to encourage customers to choose low carbon heating options. 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