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Creating an intervention to reduce boiler flow temperatures in the UK – A case study


The research was undertaken by a non-governmental organisation and developed a range of tools which led to widespread behaviour change in the UK public. Condensing boilers that burn gas contribute greatly to UK greenhouse gas emissions. A way to reduce emissions is to reduce the flow temperature and optimise boiler efficiency. Nesta, a UK innovation […]


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Case Study G – Gas Central Heating


Context In 1963, around 70% of UK homes were heated by coal. Only around 10% of the UK market for heating installations was for oil, ‘town gas’ (carbonised coal) or electric appliances. By 1977, nearly half of homes had natural gas central heating. This rapid transformation was well organised and centrally promoted, supported by legislation […]


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Case Study F – District Heating In Denmark


Context District Heating (also known as heat networks) is the localised distribution of heat from a central source to multiple buildings or homes through a network of hot water carrying underground pipes. The central heat source providing input to a heat network can come from a variety of technologies including: power stations, Energy from Waste […]


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