Tackling Climate Change, Together

 

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Achieving Net Zero requires a fundamental shift in how we heat our homes, how we live, work, and travel, and how we use energy every day.

Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At Johnson & Starley, we are dedicated to building the future of heating with a clear vision: to help achieve Net Zero and ensure your comfort along the way. Whether it's through hydrogen, heat pumps, or other sustainable heating soutions, we're constantly innovating to offer you energy-efficient options that fit your needs. Our mission is simple – to make sure you can transition to a greener, more sustainable future without losing the warmth and reliability you've always trusted.

 
Industry legislation

Industry legislation

We have all seen the headlines stating that gas warm air heaters/boilers are being banned from 2025. So let us explain this in more context.

The 2025 deadline is only for 'New Build' properties, not existing homes. However after 2035 should your warm air heater or boiler fail, and should parts no longer be available, you will have to purchase a carbon friendly alternative.

So even if your property is built in 2024, the ban will not apply, although most property developers are already starting to move away from natural gas in readiness for the change by utilising electric heating, solar panels and heat pumps.

So why are these developers not looking at Hydrogen? That is because there has been no final decision on its use as yet, although it does now look very possible but not with a 100% usage all at once.

In the Governments 'Heat & Building Strategy' released October 2021, the Government stated that 'We will explore the potential to use hydrogen for heating buildings in the next few years to inform a strategic decision on the role of hydrogen in decarbonising heat in 2026'

What the Government have discussed and Johnson & Starley and other manufacturers envisaged will happen is that a blend of gases will be used. This will be 20% Hydrogen and 80% Natural Gas. So 20% Hydrogen will be introduced into the gas supply.

Most modern gas fired heaters will be compatible with this mix and the transition will be similar to the change from Town Gas to Natural Gas that was undertaken between 1967 - 1977. 

 

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How you can help reduce your carbon footprint and fuel bills

Up to a third of the UK's carbon emissions are coming from our homes, with 15% of that from our home heating.  A few simple changes can help reduce your carbon emissions, and also your fuel bills. 

  • Upgrade your Warm Air Heating. Older heaters are only about 65/70% efficient. 
  • Turn your heating down by 10C. Set your room thermostat between 18-210C
  • Check the timer for your heating and hot water, do you need it on that long. 
  • Dont leave your heating on low all day
  • Close your curtains or blinds
  • Dont block your wall grilles or registers and don't dry washing in front of vents or over radiators
Understanding net zero

The UKs plan and progress to reach Net Zero by 2050

As regulations and targets evolve, we’re committed to keeping you informed about any changes made by the government.

The UK is committed to reaching net zero by 2050. This means that the total greenhouse gas emissions would be equal to the emissions removed from the atmosphere, with the aim of limiting global warming and resultant climate change.

Net zero targets All of the UK must meet net zero by 2050, in line with the target set out in legislation. In addition to the UK-wide target, Scotland has set its own and is aiming to become a net zero economy by 2045. 

The UK has also committed to a 68% reduction in emissions by 2030, as part of its Nationally Determined Contribution towards the Paris Agreement (see Section 1.3 for more detail). Alongside these headline targets, the UK has set interim ‘carbon budgets’ which cap the emissions within different carbon budgetary periods (see Section 1.2 for more detail). 

The current fourth carbon budget requires a 52% reduction in emissions by 2027, while the sixth carbon budget requires a 78% reduction by 2037 (see Section 1.2 for more detail). 

Between November 2024 and February 2025, the government needs to set a new Nationally Determined Contribution for 2035. Additionally, in 2025 the government is due to agree the seventh carbon budget, which will cover the period from 2038-2042. 

Source: House of Commons Library 26th September 2024

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