Efficiency and Safety in Low Carbon Heating Systems

This chapter explores the importance of balancing safety and efficiency in low carbon heating systems, highlighting the historical shift in priorities within gas engineering towards energy efficiency. It emphasizes the need for a mindset change to prioritize efficient installations alongside safety practices, discussing the influence of policy in encouraging homeowners to upgrade to more energy-efficient systems. The role of organizations like Gas Safe in promoting communal pride and sustainability in low carbon heating systems is also discussed, suggesting a policy framework for these bodies to contribute actively towards environmental sustainability.