Registered gas engineers are now issuing an energy efficiency label, a ‘Retro Boiler’ label, on all non-condensing boilers with a permanent pilot light, when visiting homes to undertake servicing or maintenance work. The scheme aims to tackle the UK’s nine million inefficient boilers by raising awareness of boiler efficiency with consumers.
Stewart Clements, Director at HHIC, said: “The scheme was incredibly well received by registered gas engineers, as it offers them an easy and clear way to introduce boiler efficiency to their customers. Energy labels currently appear on a multitude of electrical products including washing machines and fridges, so consumers are used to seeing them and this new label aims to build on this knowledge.”
Gary Wright, Heating Engineer at AC Wilgar, said: “On issuing my first ‘Retro Boiler’ label the customer had no clue that boilers had various efficiencies. This isn’t uncommon. Many people I visit are often unaware of how much they could save by upgrading their boiler. These labels are a great way to start the energy efficiency conversation with customers.”
The ‘Retro Boiler’ Label scheme has attracted support from Government with Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Government Minister of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, saying that ‘helping consumers to optimise their household heating fits perfectly with our vision of ensuring that the UK has a reliable, low cost and clean energy system.’
‘Retro Boiler’ labels are available free of charge from most boiler manufacturers.
