electricity in non electric central heating systems nick davies uk market transformation programme abstract a house heated by gas or oil boiler about 8 of the annual consumption household is required to operate system this same level as consumer electronics sector 9 twh yr yet electrical components typical fans pumps motorised valves controls have received scant attention terms power demand and economy installer choices based on price ease fitting familiarity also impact but there little information available for make informed until recently was no comprehensive model measurement method nor analysis prospects improvement policy gap has been recognised european savelec project completed june 2005 findings from show that worthwhile savings are possible could be achieved an agreement cover labelling provision commitment improve design paper will explore these other opportunities particularly with reference 1 5m domestic sales per year