Consumers can save significantly on energy bills through the electrification of heat, with potential annual savings ranging from £440 to £2,100.
Ambient supports policymakers and industry with data on the electrified heat transition, aiding the development of transformational policies to drive a net-zero economy. The organisation advocates for the British public by promoting home-grown electricity, which can create high-paying local jobs and provide security against global price rises.
Founding members of Ambient include prominent figures in the environmental sector such as Baroness Worthington, a lead author of the 2008 Climate Change Act, and Dr Jan Rosenow, a programme director at the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP).
Replacing 23 million gas boilers by 2050
With the need to replace 23 million gas boilers by 2050, Ambient’s efforts highlight the dual benefits of job creation and substantial consumer savings through the electrification of heat. Solar installations can save Brits between £440 and £660 annually, while adding a heat pump can increase savings to between £1,250 and £2,100 each year.
The Government’s solar push represents a huge opportunity for electrified heat – for consumers, the economy and for the UK to meet its climate goals.
Irene Omaswa, founder and chair of Ambient, says: “We know that data will play a key role in accelerating the transition to electrified heat, which is why we’re so excited to be launching Ambient.
“The time is now to scale world-leading, clean home heating for Britain. Transformational policy is key to this and we aim to support the Government in the policy process by collating data and delivering unique insights into the transition.
Lower energy bills for families
“As an independent not-for-profit organisation we want to collaborate with the whole sector and for the data we collate to benefit the market as a whole. By doing this, we want to contribute to creating an enabling environment for the UK to become a clean energy superpower with lower energy bills for families and businesses.”
Dr Jan Rosenow, programme director at the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) and Ambient board member, says: “The UK has made excellent progress in driving fossil fuels out of electricity generation – but more than 90% of our heating still comes from fossil fuels, mostly gas.
“The expansion in domestic solar planned by Labour gives us the opportunity to electrify heat. This will reduce consumer bills and enable the UK to meet its climate goals.”
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