THE PROVISION OF QUALITATIVE CONSUMER INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC OF BOILERS AND HEATING CONTROLS

The Boilers policy project is looking at ways of reducing emissions from domestic gas central heating systems. We are developing policy options for revising Building Regulations to update minimum standards on the energy efficiency of boilers and heating controls. For example, when a household replaces their old boiler, there would be a requirement for all new boilers installed to meet an improved energy efficiency standard, and for the heating system to include a minimum package of controls (for example, a central...