Calor uses Ecobuild to showcase LPG efficiency and versatility

Feb. 20, 2012 - PRLog -- With pressure increasing on contractors and house builders to significantly reduce carbon emissions in domestic and commercial properties, in both new build and refurbishments projects, a visit to Calor’s stand at Ecobuild could be an enlightening experience.

LPG is already proven to be the cleanest burning fossil fuel in off-mains gas areas*, but a recent study by NIFES, which compared LPG with oil, shows that by replacing an old commercial oil heating system with LPG, a building’s CO2 emissions can be cut by over 22%**.

Even more significantly, if you couple LPG with combined heat and power (CHP) technology that not only provides heat but also produces electricity, overall carbon emissions can decrease further, whilst energy usage is even more efficient.

As for new build domestic properties, as much as £3450** can be saved in the build cost of each dwelling when installing LPG instead of oil as the primary fuel source. This is because fewer emission mitigation measures may be needed to help comply with the current building regulations.

For example, for a new build property exceeding 230m2, if you were to install an oil heating system instead of LPG, an additional investment in solar thermal of up to £3,450 could be required to help meet the current building regulations.

By installing Calor LPG, these costs can be eliminated since the same emission mitigation measures are not required with LPG’s lower CO2 levels

“Ecobuild is the world’s largest exhibition for sustainability and the built environment,” said Paul Riding, Calor’s Head of Innovation.

“We see it as an ideal platform for Calor to clearly demonstrate the energy efficiency and versatility of LPG, and to position our business as an energy services company.

“We look forward to welcoming contractors and house builders on to the Calor stand. Experts will be available to discuss LPG’s proven potential for cutting carbon emissions, and we can demonstrate the cutting-edge technologies that, when used in conjunction with LPG, make all of this possible.”

Ecobuild takes place at London’s ExCel from March 20 to 22.
Calor can be found on stand N2610 – just off the central atrium.

For further information, call 0800 121 7854 quoting “Ecobuild” or visit www.calor.co.uk/ecobuild

*www.bre.co.uk/sap2009
**Quoted figures are based on specific circumstances. Further information is available at www.calor.co.uk/nifes

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