We all know what an enormous impact global warming is having around the world, with extreme weather conditions and wider differences in regional climate becoming part of everyday life. Greenhouse gases are of course the main cause, of which carbon dioxide, or CO2, is the chief culprit.

But did you know that an estimated 20% of the Irelands carbon emissions comes from our homes - with over 70% of these emissions coming from energy we use to provide heat and hot water? In fact the average household produces nearly 6 tonnes of CO2 every year - more than the average car does during the same period.

There is an Alpha high efficiency boiler for all house types, no matter how big your home is or how many bathrooms it has. Most are SEDBUK Band A efficiency rated and are Energy Saving Trust recommended.

High Efficiency condensing boilers are more than 90% efficient, meaning that over 90% of gas consumed when the burner is firing is converted into heat for the heating and hot water system.

Many older boilers in use in Ireland operate at 70-75% efficiency, with some even as low as 50% efficient. They consequently have a far higher impact than high efficiency boilers do on both the environment and household fuel bills.

At Forde Gas, we take the issue of protecting our environment very seriously. We have a range of products that could help you dramatically reduce the amount of CO2 your home produces – not to mention keep your household fuel bills down to an absolute minimum.

All our Alpha Next Generation boilers are all SEDBUK Band A rated, with a fully modulating low NOx burner. The boilers also feature an Alpha-designed Hydroblock that reduces pipework and minimises noise.