Electric heating systems - low carbon heating in your home
Find efficient heating options that reduce your carbon footprint:
- Air source heat pumps for gas, oil & LPG heated homes
- Electric radiators and storage heaters for electrically heated homes
Reduce your carbon footprint with new electric heating
Did you know that almost 30% of the UK's total greenhouse emissions comes from heating our homes? As Britain's biggest generator of zero carbon electricity(1), we're very much focused on achieving Net Zero and helping you lower your carbon footprint. Electric heating isn't only low carbon but could help you save energy and warm up your home more efficiently.
Your electric heating options
You can choose from two low carbon electric heating options with us. If you're renovating your home, or just thinking about upgrading your central heating, you may want to consider a new electric heating system. You may even be able to get renewable heat funding with an air source heat pump.
Electric storage heaters
Upgrade your old storage heater to the Dimplex Quantum - the most economical, low carbon, off-peak electric heater on the market. Prices start from £3,300 for a typical 2-bedroom home, including installation.
View average running costs of our new electric storage heaters and how they compare with other options.
Electric radiators
Modern wall mounted electric radiators are energy-efficient and easy to control. They could save you money while reducing your carbon footprint. Choose from either a SmartFluid or SmartCore heater.
The high-quality materials used in the SmartCore heater means it's got the longest warranty of 30 years.
Prices start from £2,211.32 for a typical 2-bedroom home, including installation.
Air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps provide an efficient, low carbon heating alternative to oil, gas, LPG and other electrical heating systems.
An energy-efficient air source heat pump (ASHP) works like a fridge but in reverse. It absorbs heat from the outside air and circulates it through your heating system. Air source heat pump helps you:
- Enjoy reliable heating and hot water all year round
- Lower your carbon footprint
Three main reasons to choose electric heating
1. Reduce your carbon footprint
As Britain’s biggest generator of zero-carbon electricity(1), we're supporting the government's Net Zero goal. With our electric heating options, we're helping you lower your carbon footprint and heat your home in a more sustainable way.
2. More efficient heating
While gas might be cheaper, air source heat pumps are up to 3.5x more efficient than gas boilers. You could save £1,548 over ten years and reduce your carbon emissions by 64% against a new boiler.
3. Zero carbon electricity tariffs
With a fully electric home, you pay one standing charge and get one easy-to-understand bill. You have a better choice of tariffs and if you get a smart meter you could get new time-of-use tariffs with cheaper rates.
Here are some more guides about low carbon heating and how to update your current heating system. You can also head to the heating advice section for more information.
UK gas boiler ban 2025
Find out everything you need to know about the boiler ban being introduced in 2025 and what other heating options are available to replace your gas boiler.
Funding for renewable heating
Join a grant scheme that offers money for the energy your new renewable system generates for a period of seven years.
Electric vs gas heating
Understand the pros and cons of electric and gas heating, how they compare to each other and what system could be right for you.
Making the most of your electric heating
Insulation and electric heating
Low carbon heating works brilliantly but a house with no insulation loses around 33% of its heat through walls and 25% of heat through the roof. Insulation can save up to £775 per year on bills(2).
Smart meters and electric heating
Your smart meter comes with an in-home display to help you see your energy use as you're using it. You'll also have a better choice of electricity tariffs helping you match your energy use to your lifestyle.