Sustainability is a huge topic, and all are aware of the need to be more sustainable in one's own lives to help protect the future.
However, new research launched to coincide with Gas Safety Week has found that many consumers in the UK are wary of welcoming hydrogen gas-fired boilers in their homes, while over half of Brits quite accepting of this technology and its environmental benefits.
Sustainable and environmental credentials
The findings also revealed that almost 9 out of 10 homeowners are influenced by the sustainable credentials of a hydrogen boiler to have one installed in their home. However, over half (51%) stated they would rather someone else tried one out before getting one themselves.
Homeowners are influenced by sustainable credentials and the cost vs other energy-efficient technologies
As well as their greener environmental credentials, another advantage of a hydrogen boiler is the cost vs other energy-efficient technologies. Saving £6,400 versus an electric heat pump was enough to sway over half of Brits (51%) to opting for hydrogen as their future home heating solution.
However, while the intentions are good, more education is needed still as a significant 59% of Brits do not feel they know enough about the emerging green technology to make a decision about buying one.
Decarbonizing homes
Martyn Bridges, Director of Technical Communication & Product Management commented; “With around 24m homes on the gas grid, hydrogen boilers will be a key player in the technology mix for decarbonizing our homes."
“However, if Government targets are going to be reached and we as a nation are to ‘go green’ in our homes, it is clear from these stats that more education and reassurance around hydrogen gas is needed."
“Knowing that over 50% are accepting of hydrogen, it is a big wake-up call that we all need to debunk concerns for the remaining 42% who have doubts– which comes from further education – and move forward to a greener future. There have been several really successful trials in the UK confirming the safe application of hydrogen gas, so it’s now on all of us as a nation to open our minds and homes to the concept of a hydrogen future.”
