All-electric

All-Electric

Gradually, we are saying goodbye to fossil fuels like natural gas. At Intergas, we are also prepared for the future demand for sustainable heating solutions. One of these is an all-electric system, where the entire energy demand is met electrically and no gas is used for heating your home or warming tap water. Products that fall under this category include the completely gas-free all-electric heat pump and the electric boiler, which does not produce carbon monoxide and requires no flue.

Why choose All-electric heating?

According to the climate agreement, the Netherlands must reduce CO₂ emissions by 49% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. To achieve this reduction, we are gradually moving away from fossil fuels such as natural gas. Natural gas is known for releasing CO₂ during combustion. An all-electric heat pump is completely gas-free and uses electricity to convert heat from the air or ground into usable energy, providing heating and hot tap water for a home. The advantage is that no fossil fuels are used, which helps to limit CO₂ emissions.

Is every home suitable for an all-electric system?

Not every home is suitable for a full all-electric heat pump. There are several important considerations when installing an all-electric system. These include proper insulation of the home, a low-temperature heat distribution system, and the amount of available space in the house.

Proper insulation
To heat sustainably, it’s important to use energy as efficiently as possible. A poorly or moderately insulated home loses a lot of energy. Good insulation ensures lower energy consumption and less waste. A well-insulated home stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

New Construction and Existing Buildings
In new-build homes, the design already takes into account the type of heating system, the level of insulation, the heat distribution system (e.g. underfloor heating), and ventilation. Due to their good insulation, new-build homes lose little heat, making them highly suitable for an all-electric heat pump.

There are also possibilities for heat pumps in existing buildings. Homes built from 2000 onwards are increasingly better insulated, and from 2009 onwards, very well insulated. As a general rule, a home must have good insulation and a suitable low-temperature heat distribution system to be suitable for a heat pump. Always consult your installer for tailored advice. Don’t have an installer yet? You can find one near you here.

Heat distribution system
For an all-electric heat pump to function properly, a low-temperature heat distribution system is essential. Examples include underfloor heating or low-temperature convectors or radiators. A traditional boiler supplies hot water at temperatures up to 80°C. An all-electric heat pump, on the other hand, operates most efficiently at around 35°C. For this reason, both the heat distribution system and the level of insulation are crucial to avoid comfort issues.

Space in the home
An all-electric system always consists of multiple components. These include an indoor unit, an outdoor unit, and a hot water tank, which is used to prepare domestic hot water. In some cases, a buffer tank is also recommended. All these components take up more space than a traditional boiler. Therefore, sufficient space in and around the home is necessary to install such a system.

Intergas Xource

With the Intergas Xource heat pump system, Intergas introduces its first all-electric solution. The Intergas Xource system is an energy-saving and environmentally friendly system designed to heat your home and provide hot tap water.

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