Liverpool-based clean tech specialist Heatio has partnered with E.ON and Energy Systems Catapult to launch a new low carbon technology subscription called Energy as a Service (EaaS).
The initiative aims to make low carbon technologies more affordable and accessible to households by offering a 20-year subscription service for heat pumps, solar PV, and battery storage, eliminating upfront costs. Monthly payments are expected to be around £150 per month. The solution will also integrate a bespoke E.ON Next energy tariff, reducing home energy costs by up to £70 per month.
The pilot program will initially benefit around 350 households in the North West of England, with the goal of reducing carbon emissions from homes and promoting the adoption of alternative energy sources.
As a core component of the service, the Heatio Flexx Home Energy Management Solution will implement a data-driven approach to specify energy-efficient technologies tailored to individual households based on their actual energy usage and property type.
With homes responsible for 40% of the UK’s total emissions, decarbonising homes plays a pivotal role in the UK’s carbon reduction efforts. The pilot aims to facilitate the adoption of alternative energy sources by making the market accessible to those with lower incomes and no available capital.
Thomas Farquhar, co-founder of Heatio, emphasises the significance of equipping homes with low-carbon heating systems for ‘net-zero readiness’. He says: “This initiative isn’t just a benefit to the environment, it’s a huge benefit for households and consumers. Embracing clean energy unlocks lower energy bills, promotes cleaner energy usage, and ensures homes are both warm and environmentally friendly. Energy as a Service is the first home subscription that actually unlocks energy savings, the netflix of low carbon technologies.
“Our aim, working with E.ON and Energy Systems Catapult, to advance things forward in helping the public get access to greener technology is necessary if we are to truly transition away from fossil fuels. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a data-driven approach with Heatio Flexx, which will offer accurate specifications to deliver consumer confidence, incentivising homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and deliver energy security.”
Chris Norbury, E.ON UK chief executive, says: “Bundling the technology along with service is commonplace for the many millions of people around the UK who have a mobile phone contract. We’re bringing the same flexibility to energy customers so they can benefit from the transition to cleaner and greener homes without the need to find the upfront finance. This is a game-changer for home heating and makes sustainable energy more affordable in the first place, while lowering bills in the longer term and helping transform the energy system.”
The initiative is part of the Green Home Finance Accelerator (GHFA), launched by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero through its Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP). The GHFA was established to fund innovative green finance products, promoting the uptake of home energy efficiency and low-carbon heating measures.
IMAGE: (l-r) Thomas Farquhar and Simon Roberts – Heatio Founders
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