Transforming Eco-Friendly Camping Facilities with Sustainable Heating Solutions

Impact of Sustainable Actions from Increased Initiatives 

Several positive impacts can be felt soon after the implementation of greater sustainability initiatives in place.

• With the use of sustainable heating solutions, energy savings can be attained, leading to a reduction in overall emissions. Energy savings of 15% can be attained. This can add up quickly and make a significant impact across operations. In turn, businesses will also be able to see cost savings from reduced energy bills, depending on the solutions deployed and their use of them.

• Businesses will also witness reduced levels of waste with greater recycling programs. Ultimately, this will allow greater recycling capabilities to be achieved and also appeal further to potential customers. Particularly with an initiative such as greater recycling, potential customers will perceive this as a rewarding initiative, being able to physically see the impact and difference it can make.



• This can also be furthered by businesses that highlight the impacts of the sustainability initiatives that are undertaken by them, whether they highlight energy savings, the amount of waste avoided from landfill, or the estimated carbon emissions from energy-efficient solutions deployed.

Environmental Requirements & Expectations Driving Greater Use of Sustainable Heating Solutions

1. Currently today very limited reporting exists for holiday parks and camping facilities. However, they do exist for larger entities. For example, holiday parks and camping facilities with 500 plus employees, £500m plus in turnover, are publicly listed in the UK, or are banking or insurance companies are so to speak, mandated to follow the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) framework.
2. Secondly, it is not a legal requirement for owner-occupied buildings to meet a certain minimum requirement for an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). In many cases, it is, however, considered a good practice for businesses. A growing trend can be seen whereby operators are either considering or have EPC initiatives included across the business. This is particularly prominent with larger operators in the sector that are continually looking at how they can differentiate themselves and be seen in a better light as a more sustainable operator.
3. Looking at this from a different perspective, this can also be appealing for investors or future potential buyers who look more favourably at businesses that already implement sustainable practices throughout their business operations.
4. One sustainability initiative that has been mandated for new developments in the UK is the requirement of attaining a biodiversity net gain (BNG) of 10% at a minimum. In most cases, rural sites will find this more easily achievable than sites in other areas. In fact, it can be achievable to attain a higher percentage based on initiatives that are implemented.

Types of Sustainable Heating Solutions in the Market

While there are several heating solutions that can be utilised, two popular options are boilers and water heaters. Firstly, let's define what these two types of solutions are.

Boilers

Boilers are used for hot water heating and central heating, utilising different fuel sources including gas and electricity, depending on the solution deployed. The heated water generally then runs through the pipes or other heat exchangers, allowing for the heating to be used. Check out our range of boilers on offer at Factory Heaters to understand what solution may be most suited for you.

Gas Water Heaters

A gas water heater is an appliance that effectively heats water by either burning natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as its fuel source. Inside the appliance, a gas burner is ignited, generating heat that transfers to the water either through a storage tank or via a heat exchanger. At Factory Heaters, we offer a number of pre-built water heaters. This allows for installation time to be reduced and for a faster connection to be established when installing. Our water heaters use advanced condensing heat exchangers, enabling greater use of all gas in the system to be utilised.

Sustainability is top of mind for us at Factory Heaters. Our water heaters and boilers are hydrogen-ready appliances, allowing our clients the ability to transition over to hydrogen fuel sources if and when ready, enabling carbon emissions to be reduced. This also reduces the need to purchase another system in the future, as clients can utilise their current systems. This will enable our clients the ability to meet government carbon reduction targets.

While each customer will be different, our holiday park and camping facility customers have reported 20% savings in fuel from the use of our systems. In addition, our water heating solutions can deliver up to 105% net thermal efficiency, allowing for greater energy savings to be achieved.

In conclusion, the holiday parks and camping facilities industry in the UK is seeing a significant transformation, leading to the implementation of more eco-friendly and sustainable practices. This can range from initiatives such as the implementation of more energy-efficient solutions, greater recycling practices, and the use of renewable energy alternatives.

Predominantly, potential customers and actions of the government have been the driving force behind these changes. While many solutions are on the market, sustainable heating systems from Factory Heaters are a great attainable first step towards making the change. Reach out to Factory Heaters today to discuss all your heating solutions requirements. Our friendly team of experts will guide you on the best sustainable heating solutions to put in place.