Inefficient heating in residential and commercial buildings

In the UK, a significant portion of energy consumption and carbon emissions in buildings is attributed to heating. Traditional heating systems, prevalent in many buildings, often lack the adaptability to respond to actual usage patterns and external temperatures effectively. These systems typically operate on fixed schedules and or set temperature thresholds, and consequently, elevated carbon footprints. They also often operate without sufficient regard for actual usage patterns or outside temperatures, leading to unnecessary energy consumption and higher carbon footprints.

This has multiple environmental consequences. Firstly, higher carbon emissions stemming from unnecessary energy consumption contribute to climate change and environmental degradation. Secondly, there can be significant economic impact on consumers, as inefficient heating systems result in elevated energy bills. This financial burden further underscores the urgency to adopt smarter and more eco-friendly heating solutions.

To address these challenges, there is a growing emphasis on implementing innovative technologies and strategies that enhance the efficiency of heating systems in buildings. Smart technologies leverage data and automation, helping to optimise heating output, minimise energy waste, and reduce carbon emissions. Secure’s smart controls range, including the H3747 and C1727 smart programmers, help to provide solutions to this.

H3747

Secure’s H3747 is a 4-channel smart programmer that can control heat pumps combi and system boilers, or even regular wired thermostats. It has been designed to supersede the ChannelPlus range by using the same 9-pin wall plate with minimal wiring changes. It can also be controlled via the Secure app, using Bluetooth. A separate Wi-Fi adaptor can be purchased and simply slotted into the front of the programmer, offering full smart control.

Features and Benefits

• Click-off/Click-on with simple wiring changed for easy and quicker installation
• 12-year battery life warranty on PTD
• Boiler Plus compliant
• Optimum start and stop
• Service Interval reminder
• Load compensation for efficiency and comfort

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The H3747 can monitor energy consumption in real-time. This allows users to gain a detailed understanding of their energy usage patterns especially in relation to heating. For example, a household or business can track when their heating system consumes the most energy and adjust accordingly. By identifying peak usage times and unnecessary heating, users can actively reduce energy waste. This helps contribute to achieving net-zero emissions by reducing the carbon footprint of buildings.

C1727

The C1727 by Secure is a 2-channel smart programmer, offering similar benefits and features to the H3747. It can control a single or double heating zone and stored hot water system. It has been designed to supersede the CentaurPlus and ServicePlus range of time switches and programmers by using a 6-pin back-plate.

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The C1727 addresses the control and optimisation of heating systems. It can manage heat pumps and boilers. Features such as optimum start and stop and load compensation ensure that heating systems operate efficiently. C1727’s ability to control renewable energy-based heating systems, like heat pumps, furthers the integration of renewable energy into the building sector, a key aspect of the net-zero strategy.

C1727 and H3747 align with governmental policies towards energy conservation and sustainability. Smart meters provide an accessible tool to help achieve net zero goals and are a great way for people and businesses to reduce their environmental impact.

Secure’s C1727 and H3747 help to address the critical issue of heating inefficiency in buildings, a significant hurdle in path to sustainability and net-zero targets. By providing detailed energy usage data and optimising heating system operations, these meters help reduce energy waste, lower carbon emissions, and promote the integration of renewable energy.