Baxi announced as new partner of ACT ON CO₂ campaign

Date:

30/03/2009

Leading UK boiler manufacturer Baxi is the latest high profile name to become a brand partner of the Government's ACT ON CO₂ campaign.

Baxi joins brands including Ford, John Lewis and Michelin in the campaign, which aims to help people save money, save energy and reduce their CO₂ emissions. 

The campaign highlights how individuals can act to make a difference and is a cross-government initiative involving the Department of Energy and Climate Change, the Department for Transport and the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Geraldine Clegg, Baxi's marketing communications manager, says the company is committed to producing and promoting products that meet increasingly demanding environmental standards.  "We're delighted to become a partner in this campaign.  At the heart of our product development strategy is our commitment to help the UK population cut its CO₂ emissions. 

"Replacing a boiler older than 10 years by installing a new high efficiency condensing boiler can cut CO₂ emissions as well as save householders hundreds of pounds each year.  We believe that through offering the best products and the best customer care and advice, we can play a large part in reducing CO₂ emissions across the UK."

For the second year running, Baxi is celebrating its success after one of its combination boilers was voted 'Best Buy' by leading consumer magazine Which?

Which? rigorously tested 52 boilers from a selection of leading manufacturers for fuel consumption, durability, energy efficiency and emissions.  In addition, each was evaluated by a CORGI registered gas installer on how easy it was to install, service and use.  

The Baxi Duo-tec Combi 28 HE scored highest at 79%, with 5-star ratings for performance, efficiency, NOx emissions (Nitrogen Oxide), installation and features.

This achievement follows the success of the Baxi Duo-tec Combi 28 HE in the CORGI Boiler of The Year awards, where the unit was awarded the prestigious title of Boiler of the Year 2008 in September.

As part of its role as a brand partner, Baxi will be sharing energy and money saving tips with customers.  These include:

1. Make sure that you are using your heating controls correctly. Review your boiler thermostat, cylinder thermostat, time programmer and thermostatic radiator valve settings and re-set them to match your needs more closely in terms of timing and comfort.  As the weather heats up, make sure you turn down your boiler settings to match the temperature.
2. Make sure you are not blocking radiators by furniture or curtains.
3. Fit reflective insulation panel boards on the wall behind the radiators, especially if it's an outside wall. Rigid reflective radiator panels are an ideal solution if you don't want to take your radiators off the walls.
4. Getting your boiler serviced once a year will make sure it continues to work as efficiently, safely and reliably as possible. Typically, this will cost around £140.

For further information on ACT ON CO2, visit www.direct.gov.uk/actonco2.  For information on Baxi visit http://www.baxi.co.uk/ or call 0844 871 1525.

For media information, please contact: Jocelynne Rowan, PR Officer, Baxi
T: 01926 478291 M: 07825 602043 F: 01772 646449
E: jocelynne.rowan@baxigroup.com