With growing pressure to adopt low-carbon heating solutions, homeowners are increasingly seeking advice from installers to help them make informed, sustainable choices. Sean Keleher, Technical Director at Navien UK, discusses how installers can support homeowners in reducing their carbon footprint by making low-carbon choices, and looks at the systems and controls they can recommend.
Reducing a home’s impact has to start by selecting an efficient heating and hot water system. These systems ensure comfort and convenience and combined with the right levels of insulation, significantly influence a home’s carbon footprint.
It’s important to recognise that traditional systems can be energy-intensive, especially those involving separate heating and hot water appliances. Installers can help homeowners achieve energy savings and reduce emissions by advising on high-efficiency systems that combine both functions.
Taking control of your controls
Once the right system is in place, managing energy usage daily becomes equally as important. Intelligent control systems make such a difference in enabling homeowners to optimise their heating for maximum comfort. Installers can introduce customers to smart control technologies that adapt to their heating habits, ensuring the boiler only runs when necessary and at the most efficient capacity.
Likewise, smart thermostats and AI-powered management systems can analyse usage patterns, adjust to external factors such as the weather and continuously tweak the system’s output. By reducing unnecessary energy consumption, homeowners can lower their carbon emissions.
This level of intelligent control gives the homeowner more confidence that their system is running at peak efficiency, contributing to a more energy-efficient home.
Informed decisions
In addition to smart controls, another key tool in the installer’s arsenal is Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS), providing detailed reports on a home’s energy usage, allowing homeowners to make data-driven decisions. When homeowners can see exactly how much energy they’re using – and when – they can take active steps to reduce consumption.
By using the data, installers can demonstrate the value of this insight by showing how even small behavioural changes can lead to measurable reductions in energy use and, by extension, lower carbon emissions (as well as bills). By offering systems that include HEMS functionality, installers enable homeowners to improve efficiency and gain a deeper understanding of their energy habits, reinforcing their commitment to low-carbon living.
Streamline energy use
The Navien NCB500 ON and NCB700 ON Combi Crossover boilers, when combined with the Navien Smart Plus ON AI Controller, provide an excellent solution for homeowners who want to reduce their carbon footprint and manage their energy-usage.
Our boilers integrate heating and hot water functions into one highly efficient system. Unlike traditional setups where separate systems can lead to inefficiencies and higher energy consumption, integrating these functions streamlines energy use.
The efficiency of our NCB ON boilers is further enhanced by our Smart Plus ON AI Controller. Our advanced technology analyses and learns from a home’s specific heating patterns and considers external factors, such as local weather conditions, using OpenWeatherMap.
In addition, our ON AI app allows homeowners to manage their heating system remotely. Through this app, homeowners can adjust settings, monitor real-time energy usage and control their heating from anywhere. This remote access allows the homeowner to adjust based on their immediate needs and preferences, ensuring that energy is used efficiently and only when necessary.
Additionally, HEMS software is included with our Smart Plus ON AI Controller and offers detailed reports on energy usage. These reports provide valuable insights into energy consumption patterns and highlight areas for potential improvement.
