ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 11 Industry NewsATC What is Cheaper to Run, Gas or Electric Patio Heaters? In order to achieve the EU’s objective of climate neutrality by 2050, it is essential that businesses and members of the public do their part to phase out the use of fossil fuels for heating and cooling purposes. ‘The EU aims to be climate-neutral by 2050 – an economy with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.’ By switching from gas to electric heating, you can actively play a role in reducing the amount of harmful carbon dioxide emissions that are released into the atmosphere. A Sustainable Choice Gas Patio Heaters produce a whopping 5,802kg of carbon dioxide emissions*, which contributes towards the warming of the planet and ultimately advances the effects of climate change. According to NASA, ‘human activities have raised the atmosphere’s carbon dioxide content by 50% in less than 200 years’. By swapping out your gas patio heater for an electric one, you can dramatically reduce your carbon dioxide emissions. There are three ATC Electric Outdoor Heaters to choose from, and each produces a different level of CO2 emissions: 1. The Alfresco Annual CO2 Output: 749kg Reduced emissions by 87% 2. The Riviera Annual CO2 Output: 833kg Reduced emissions by 86% 3. The Sienna Annual CO2 Output: 1665kg Reduced emissions by 71% A Changing European Landscape While gas patio heaters have become a staple in the average garden or outdoor dining area over the years, the gas outdoor heater is now becoming a costly burden for households and hospitality settings. As a result of the European gas crisis, which was triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, prices of the fossil fuel surged and many people were, and still are, facing harsh winter conditions due to the sheer cost of heating their homes and businesses. Prior to this, fossil fuels had risen signi cantly during the Covid-19 pandemic due to disrupted supply chains and high demand. Switch to Electric Outdoor Heating If you are keen to keep costs and CO2 emissions down, yet still maintain a warm outdoor environment, then Electric Outdoor Heaters are the choice for you. The ATC Technical Team have analysed the cost of using gas versus electric outdoor heaters over an annual period, and the results are in. Major Cost Savings* There are immense savings to be had by switching from Gas to Electric Outdoor Heating. Below we highlight the savings you can make for each ATC Electric Outdoor Heater. Cost Savings Annual Energy Cost: €1,373.91 Annual C02 Output: 749kg Savings per Year: €4,800.09* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Alfresco Cost Savings VS Annual Energy Cost: €3,053.13 Annual C02 Output: 1665kg Savings per Year: €3,120.87* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Sienna Cost Savings VS *Based on heaters operating 7 days @ 6 hours per day, 42 weeks per year. Figures correct as of November 2022. Calculations made based on 1.8kW Alfresco / 2kW Riviera / 4kW Sienna heaters at energy cost of €0.43 / kW. Gas heaters burning 1.1kg gas / hour, with price of 11kg bottle @ €35. Annual Energy Cost: €1,526.57 Annual C02 Output: 833kg Savings per Year: €4,647.43* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Riviera Cost Savings VS Cost Savings Annual Energy Cost: €1,373.91 Annual C02 Output: 749kg Savings per Year: €4,800.09* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Alfresco Cost Savings VS Annual Energy Cost: €3,053.13 Annual C02 Output: 1665kg Savings per Year: €3,120.87* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Sienna Cost Savings VS *Based on heaters operating 7 days @ 6 hours per day, 42 weeks per year. Figures correct as of November 2022. Calculations made based on 1.8kW Alfresco / 2kW Riviera / 4kW Sienna heaters at energy cost of €0.43 / kW. Gas heaters burning 1.1kg gas / hour, with price of 11kg bottle @ €35. Annual Energy Cost: €1,526.57 Annual C02 Output: 833kg Savings per Year: €4,647.43* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Riviera Cost Savings VS 118 Cost Savings Annual Energy Cost: €1,373.91 C02 Output: 749kg Savings per Year: €4,800.09* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Alfresco Cost Savings VS Annual Energy Cost: €3,053.13 C02 Output: 1665kg Savings per Year: €3,120.87* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Sienna Cost Savings VS *Based on heaters operating 7 days @ 6 hours per day, 42 weeks per year. Figures correct as of November 2022. Calculations made based on 1.8kW Alfresco / 2kW Riviera / 4kW Sienna heaters at energy cost of €0.43 / kW. Gas heaters burning 1.1kg gas / hour, with price of 11kg bottle @ €35. Annual Energy Cost: €1,526.57 C02 Output: 833kg Savings per Year: €4,647.43* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Riviera Cost Savings VS 118 Cost Savings Annual Energy Cost: €1,373.91 Annual C02 Output: 749kg Savings per Year € ,800.09* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Alfresco Cost Savings VS Annual Energy Cost: €3,053.13 Annual C02 Output: 1665kg Savings per Year €3,120.87* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Sienna Cost Savings VS *Based on heaters operating 7 days @ 6 hours per day, 42 weeks per year. Figures correct as of November 2022. Calculations made based on 1.8kW Alfresco / 2kW Riviera / 4kW Sienna heaters at energy cost of €0.43 / kW. Gas heaters burning 1.1kg gas / hour, with price of 11kg bottle @ €35. Annual Energy Cost: €1,526.57 Annual C02 Output: 833kg Savings per Year €4,647.43* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Riviera Cost Savings VS
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