We can all help combat the effects of climate change by making choices that reduce our carbon emissions. From individuals to businesses, it’s the decisions we take today that will shape our future.
The most important action a homeowner can take is to improve insulation and ensure the boiler is the most efficient it can be, this will reduce household emissions and save energy. Hydrogen boilers will be with us at some point, but the infrastructure is not yet in place and, as 85% of UK homes are heated using natural gas, it will be years before there is sufficient hydrogen capacity to rival it. The hydrogen blend (where natural gas is mixed with 20% hydrogen in the gas pipework) will be with us sooner. That’s very good news as every single Intergas boiler, old and new, can operate normally on that mix.
Another energy-saving option is to install heat pumps, a sustainable source of heating. Our range of heat pumps will be available soon, but Xtend, our hybrid heating system, is available right now! Click here to find out more.
• Turning the thermostat down by 1⁰ can save as much as £75 a year.
• An eco-shower head can save up to £70 a year.
• Using the microwave instead of the hob can save up to £60 a year.
• Using LED bulbs can save up to £35 a year.
• Turning off appliances on standby can save up to £30 a year.
• Spending one minute less in the shower can save £7 per person per year.
We’ve been working towards a greener future for over 30 years. In 1989, we designed one of the most energy-efficient boilers on the planet: the condensing boiler; in 2017, we designed the X Range of boilers, which has the lowest NOx emissions of any on the market; in 2018, we opened a new R&D lab specifically to work on creating a prototype all-hydrogen boiler and we’re now at a stage where we can provide heating solutions that are 100% green. If you’d like to know more about our journey to 100% hydrogen, please click here.
At Intergas we have a shared belief that a more sustainable future will be powered by innovation. As part of the Rheem® family since 2019, Intergas is committed to acting responsibly to protect the environment and ensure a healthy future for our employees, customers and community. Intergas takes part in Rheem®’s global sustainability initiative called A Greater Degree of Good™ where we have been busy reimagining how we design, manufacture, deliver and support our products.