Problem addressed

Carbon emissions from heating buildings. It is no secret that the way we heat buildings must change. 目前，这导致 几乎占英国碳排放总量的四分之一 . 英国政府承诺到2050年实现温室气体“净零” , 其《18luck新利appios》(发布于2021年10月19日)制定了大幅削减英国3000万家庭和工作场所排放的计划. Whilst a lot of the plan centres around residential properties, 它还制定了商业建筑脱碳的目标，包括最低效率标准和以性能为基础的能源评级. 实现这些宏伟目标的关键驱动因素之一是向替代供暖系统的转变, namely, very high efficiency electrical heating and heat pumps. Underfloor heating is the ideal partner to heat pumps, 因为它可以在比锅炉和散热器更低的温度下工作, yet still provide comfortable heat. However, 传统的系统包含水管或电垫，在安装和修复时可能存在问题, especially for commercial applications.

Solution overview

To overcome these issues, IOBAC英国有限公司与NexGen供暖公司合作开发了Ezy-Warm地暖. This ultra-thin, 超级简单的系统可以由太阳能电池板等可再生能源供电, 采用远红外辐射加热，获得最大的热量和成本效益.

The system is easy to install, comprising 3 layers: an Ezy-Warm Heated Mat, an approved underlay and floor covering options including carpet, Luxury Vinyl Tile, laminate and wood. As it is powered by less than 24V supply (AC or DC), specialist electricians are not needed for its installation, 地板覆盖物可以被抬升进行维修，并且很容易接触到加热元件.

性能测试表明，该系统比传统的电垫子节省55%的电力, 运行成本比主要天然气低15%(基于2019年定价).

NexGen在结合专利石墨和石墨烯纳米技术开发加热膜方面拥有多年的经验. Hailed as a wonder material, 石墨烯重量轻、柔韧，导热性能几乎优于任何其他材料, 导致了Ezy-Warm加热垫的超高效导热性能, generating far infrared heat. 远红外线地暖直接加热室内的人和物体, rather than the entire space. 红外能量被吸收，把物体变成了温暖的来源. 反过来，它们逐渐地释放能量，轻轻地、均匀地使房间变暖，没有热量损失. 与传统的对流加热相比，持续的能源成本显著降低，对流加热通过低效地加热18luck新利appios周围的空气.

加上IOBAC在无粘合剂磁性地板安装方面的专业知识，意味着Ezy-Warm与包括地毯在内的多种地板覆盖物兼容, Luxury Vinyl Tile and Engineered Wood. When used with IOBAC’s Ezy-Install Underlay, 地砖可以干净地安装和抬升，便于维修, access and design changes.

Cost benefit

Ezy-Warm加热垫的材料成本是每平方米32英镑(基于84%的覆盖率), plus the power supply at £14 per square metre. Returns include:

Lower installation costs -由于Ezy-Warm安装过程比传统的水管和电垫系统更快、更简单，节省了成本. Powered by a less than 24v supply (AC or DC), installation can be done by a tradesperson or competent DIYer, 而不是等着花钱请专业的水管工或电工. Fewer materials are required, and the ultra-thin profile (0.6mm)意味着由于地板高度升高，不需要调整门.

Negligible Maintenance Costs -系统免维护，因此不需要每年的服务费用. And as the heated mat is quickly and easily accessible, 维修很容易，不需要挖掘地面来定位管道. Individual floor tiles can quickly be switched out if damaged, 甚至完全改变设计来重新利用空间也是很简单的.

Lower Energy Costs - Ezy-Warm加热垫的超薄剖面意味着它是非常节能的. In conventional systems, 热源被埋在额外的粘合剂和材料层下面, 热能在到达地板顶部表面之前必须经过哪些地方并加热. This uses excess heat energy and cost. 使用动态建筑模拟的独立测试表明，与燃气动力锅炉相比，运行成本降低15%(基于2019年价格)，碳排放减少64%.

Case study

• 荣获全国环保地板创新奖金奖.
• Barratt Homes的“Z住宅项目”是索尔福德大学的零碳原型住宅.
• 包括领先的模块化住宅提供商Project Etopia的演示住宅，该住宅在BRE创新园展示了一流的可持续技术.
• 被太阳动力基金会列为他们的1000个解决方案之一，以经济上有利可图的方式保护环境.
• 章鱼能源公司的未来技术传道者将其描述为“一项真正改变游戏规则的技术”“一种无需燃烧气体就能给建筑物供暖的突破性新方法”
• Customer feedback examples:
  – “As a flooring contractor, 18luck新利appios惊讶地发现，安装是如此快速和简单，不需要找碴, The heat is a constant even temperature” Flooring Contractor, School installation
  – “We have estimated a saving over 50% compared with LPG. It’s also a nicer, even heat” Home owner replacing LPG Heating
  -“它保持了完美的环境温度，持续和经济有效. 我之前已经安装了湿式和电(盘管)地板加热系统，这是一个显著的改进.” Business, Construction
  – “This product is brilliant. Quick and easy install. No mess, no self levelling or screed. Very impressed.” CDAB Builders.
  -“热更令人愉快，感觉像是在加热你. It’s like a sauna with less heat and no sweating! We still at the moment have radiators in some rooms. 而其他房间的温度却不那么温暖. Some areas heated by radiators are warmer than others.” Home owner