259994 Phoenix Energy Responsible Business Report 2025.pdf

Responsible Business Report 2025

Carbon Reduction As well as the lifestyle and efficiency benefits associated with natural gas, consumers are increasingly moving to natural gas to benefit from its lower carbon credentials. As an

As a result of switching to natural gas, consumers have cumulatively helped prevent up to 14 million tonnes** of CO 2 from entering the atmosphere

inherently cleaner fuel, coupled with replacing older, inefficient systems with a highly efficient gas boiler and associated heating controls, consumers can displace up to 50%* of their home energy carbon emissions by connecting to natural gas.

CO 2 Avoided (tonnes CO 2 ) total CO 2 saved from entering the atmosphere by Phoenix Energy users in tonnes.

)ÆJ ȭ Cumulative from 1996 to, and including, 2024

14,000,000

12,000,000

10,000,000

Tonnes CO 2

8,000,000

6,000,000

4,000,000

2,000,000

0

1996 2000 2005 2010 2015

2020

2024

* Carbon saving figures are based on the installation of a natural gas boiler, the displacement of a household’s oil fired boiler and associated system efficiency gains achieved from system upgrade. Efficiency gains applied are based on the installation of a high efficiency gas boiler and associated high efficient heating controls. An efficiency factor of 30% has been applied that is consistent with the minimum efficiency gains and reduced energy use achieved as a result of replacing a SEDBUK F oil boiler (70% - 74% efficiency rating) with a natural gas high efficiency boiler (minimum performance standard of 92%), the upgrade of heating controls and water treatment improvements. The carbon savings resulting from efficiency upgrades are in addition to the 26% reduction in carbon emissions that natural gas produces compared to home heating oil. The total reduction in carbon emissions from moving to a natural gas high efficiency boiler therefore reflects a saving of up to 50% when compared to a SEDBUK F oil boiler. **Cumulative carbon saving figures are calculated in line with the indicative NI fuel mix each year. New build natural gas connected properties have carbon savings applied compared to likely alternative fuel solution, but do not include any system efficiency gains.

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