Worcester Bosch are committed to a greener future, working with the Government to continue warming homes whilst decarbonising home heating.
Investing in technologies of the future with innovative
products, such as natural gas boilers that accept a 20% blend of hydrogen
today, heat pumps, heat networks, hybrid systems and future 100% hydrogen-ready
boilers.
Hydrogen
A hydrogen-ready boiler is a gas-fired heating boiler which is capable of burning either natural gas or pure (100%) hydrogen.
Hybrid Systems
A hybrid heating and hot water system is a combination of two or more technologies generating heat to provide heating and hot water to the home or building.
Heat Pumps
Suitable for renovation (building dependant) and new build projects, heat pumps can significantly reduce emissions within homes.
Heat Networks
Heat network's have the ability to incorporate hydrogen, waste heat and renewables at a large scale in dense urban living.
Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)
The future of oil boilers looks bright with HVO being a potential alternative fuel for greening the oil supply - meaning minimal impact to existing and new boilers.
The Future of Home Heating explained
Watch this short video that explains the future of home heating in the UK.
Worcester Bosch have answered some of your customers frequently asked questions about the future of their home heating.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Are gas boilers being banned?
A - No, Gas boilers will not be banned from 2025. It is likely however, that new build properties from 2025 will not achieve the 75% - 80% carbon reduction targets they have been given with a gas-fired boiler. Consequently, it is likely that new build properties will be heated with a renewable heating technology such as a heat pump.
Q - Can i replace my old gas boiler? And do it need to replace it by 2025?
A - Yes you can replace your existing gas-fired boiler and no, you don’t have to do this before 2025. There is talk that only gas-fired boilers that can be connected to a hydrogen gas supply can be purchased in the future, there is yet though no legislation or policy changes in place.
If it becomes the case that only hydrogen-ready boilers can be placed onto the market in the future then rest assured, Worcester Bosch will have a full range of hydrogen ready boilers available.
Q - What are the benefits of fitting a heat pump?
A - Heat pumps can deliver a number of benefits. They can lower your fuel bills, lower your home’s carbon emissions, they do not require fuel deliveries, and there is little maintenance required. Plus, a ground or air source heat pump is eligible for various grants and incentives.
Heat pumps are a great way to heat your home in an environmentally friendly way while saving money in the long term.
Q - What does the term 20% Hydrogen ready mean?
A - Nearly all gas appliances that are in use today, including our boilers, are able to run on a mixture of hydrogen and natural gas. This is called a blend and sees 20% of the fuel source powering the appliance being hydrogen gas, with the remaining 80% being natural, which is where the term 20% Hydrogen ready comes from.
