Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 9185

Heating: Non-ionizing Radiation

Tabled: 15 October 2024
Answered: 23 October 2024

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the cost-effectiveness of using infrared heating to meet upcoming energy efficiency regulations.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
Infrared heating is a promising technology, which when used with room-by-room control systems, could reduce electricity use relative to a direct electric heating system. However, previous Government research, such as the Cost Optimal Domestic Electrificat...
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