BEE questions climate impact and energy efficiency of replacing old fossil fuel-fed boilers
Replacing an old fossil-fuelled boiler with a new one saves less energy than often assumed, said the German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE), based on a report published by the consultancy Econsult. Depending on the type of old boiler, 2 to 15 percent energy and CO鈧� emissions can be saved, according to the report. Additional savings are possible by upgrading the whole system. 鈥淪imply replacing an old fossil-fuelled boiler with a new one is not an effective climate protection measure,鈥� said BEE鈥檚 Carsten Pfeiffer. The German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) has criticised the report in a statement, arguing that up to 30 percent CO鈧� reduction is possible if the complete system is optimised. 鈥淩eplacing the boiler is an effective and consumer-friendly way to protect the climate,鈥� said the BDEW.
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