Project Overview
An electrification project was presented for an energy-intensive customer that did not fall under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The objective was to replace 500 kW of gas-supplied heating with 200 kW of electrical heating to significantly reduce both gas consumption and carbon emissions.

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Key Actions and Results

• Electrification: The project replaced the gas heating system with a more efficient 200 kW electrical supply, leading to a reduction in gas usage and associated carbon emissions.

• Green Electricity: The site had already purchased green electricity, ensuring that the transition to electric heating would align with the customer’s sustainability goals.

• Challenges: The two main concerns for the project were ensuring sufficient electrical capacity and the higher cost of electricity compared to gas.

• Optimization & Control: The new system offered superior control and efficiency, particularly when factoring in the cost of the electrical motor for combustion air and service costs.

• Carbon Savings: When the savings on carbon credits were considered, the project proved viable despite the higher upfront electricity costs.
   

Outcome
By optimizing the system and considering long-term savings, the electrification project was successfully implemented, providing substantial gas and carbon savings while improving overall system control.