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Energy Prices set to rise

The results of the Ofgems year long consultation do not make for happy reading for the customers.

After an extensive period of research and analysis, the conclusions of Project Recovery revealed that the consumer is potentially facing tough times ahead regarding secure and affordable energy supplies.

Amid projections that the fuel bills could rise by as much as 20% over the next decade, Ofgem has recommended a series of energy market reforms that it hopes will unlock the up to £200 billion of investment Britain may need, believing that prompt action will undoubtedly reduce the risk to energy supplies, help lower costs to the consumer and move the country closer to the climate change targets.

Ofgem highlighted the need to develop a coherent package to the problem rather than a series of one off solutions. Amongst the proposals were measures such as setting minimum carbon price to encourage uptake of renewable technology and tenders for renewable generation that would offer increased certainty over revenue generated in the long term.

But the most attention - grabbing is the suggestion that a central energy buyer could be established to take control over the purchasing and control of the UKs power supplies.

Ofgems Chief Executive, Alistair Buchanan, commented: We do not advocate change lightly, but all the fact point to the need for reforms now to provide resilient supply security. Acting earlier will also help keep costs as low as possible.

Which? Chief Executive, Peter Vicary-Smith, added: Ofgems report also raises the question of who is responsible for deciding which measures to implement and how to implement them. We urgently need clarity over who is responsible for securing our future energy supplies or vital time and money could be wasted.

How to catch energy

While the majority of heat recovery systems on the market work by extracting moisture, passing it over a heat exchanger and then re-introducing pre warmed, fresh air back into the room, Ravenheat Manufacturing Ltd has developed a different approach, their CERT accredited system recycles the heat from the boilers exhaust fumes to produce free energy.

By extracting the heat from the flue gases and passing them over a patented heat exchanger, rather than allowing them to escape into the atmosphere, Ravenheats Energycatcher is able to use previously lost heat to pre heat mains water. This Means that when there is a demand for the hot water (i.e. a hot tap is turned on), the water stored in Energycatcher is used via the combination boiler plus the incoming cold water is also pre heated at no extra cost.

The compact Energycatcher is an effective and simple way to reduce fuel bills and carbon emissions. In fact, such is the simplicity of the unit that it requires no additional electrics, no extra running costs and no maintenance costs.

Currently, the Energycatcher, which has WRAS approval and is a Recommended Energy Saving Trust Product can be added to almost any existing boiler (subject to manufacturers approval) and comes fully integrated into Ravenheats new, specially designed boilers, Combistore and Combiplus which both offer over 97% efficiency.

Radiating Style

To help installers respond to the rise in popularity of contemporary radiators, Drayton Controls Tanks the modern TRV4 a stylish thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) that is easy to use and adjust, and helps to reduce energy consumption.

Available in chrome, gold or white finishes, the TRV4 not only has a compact and uncomplicated design but also homeowners to be more energy efficient by preventing un-used rooms from overheating, Ideal for high end and designer radiators, the TRV4s head has a tactile temperature dial, which is colour coded from very deep red to light red to show how warm the radiator is.

With industry expects believing that installing TRVs on all individual radiators can save the average household 90kg of CO2, the TRV4 also represents an effective addition to any energy efficient heating system. CEN marked, the TRV4 and connections conform to relevant European Standards, Making them suitable for all domestic applications. The intgral and remote sensors have a 20 minute response time, and a 0.2bar differential pressure ensures low noise operation.

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