NRLA supports Money Saving Boiler Challenge campaign
A new campaign highlighting how turning down the flow temperature on combi-boilers can significantly reduce energy bills has been launched by innovation charity Nesta. The Money Saving Boiler Challenge is supported by the NRLA.
The campaign features an online tool that walks users through turning down their combi boiler flow temperature with simple step-by-step guidance.
Save £112 a year
It comes as research shows that reducing flow temperature from 80 to 60 degrees can save households around £112 a year by enabling condensing boilers to run more efficiently.
Nesta’s research showed more than half (53%) of those who rent weren't aware it was possible to change the flow temperature on a boiler, compared to 41% of homeowners. This adds up to more than 2.5 million private rented households missing out on this free energy-saving tip with combined potential annual household savings of around £100m for those homes with combi gas boilers.
About the campaign
The Money Saving Boiler Challenge was launched last year by Nesta and is supported by energy companies and consumer champions, and has been featured by Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis.
The campaign is run in partnership with Which?, Energy UK, EDF, E.ON Next, Octopus Energy, OVO Energy and Heating Hub. This month the NRLA has officially partnered up to get landlords on board.
Madeleine Gabriel, Director of Sustainable Future at Nesta, said:
“Turning the boiler flow down on a combi boiler is a simple, free action that takes just a few minutes. Over 200,000 people have used the tool already and by following the online tool households can make sure they are doing it correctly and safely, with no need to remove the front of the boiler or have access to a bag of tools.
“We are really pleased to have NRLA on board as a partner to help reach landlords to support tenants to save money and energy.”
NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle said:
“Turning down the boiler flow setting to 60 degrees can save renters money without affecting the temperature in a house. This is one of several things that tenants looking to reduce the amount they spend on energy, and their carbon footprint, can try. The NRLA encourages landlords to work with their tenants to help reduce their energy bills.”
- The online tool to reduce boiler flow temperature can be found at: www.moneysavingboilerchallenge.com
- If you're a landlord and you want to know more about energy efficiency, click here to read our guidance
- The NRLA has launched a new course called The Energy Crisis: A landlords' guide, where landlords can learn more about saving energy and support available for tenants to pay energy bills. Secure your place on this eClassroom course today.
