About
Ambient is an independent nonprofit organization advocating for data-driven policies that promote the adoption of electrified heating and cooling solutions in the UK. Ambient envisions a future where sustainable electrified heat is available to all, supported by a thriving local electrification industry. Ambient is working to dismantle barriers to mass adoption and advance bold electrification goals.
Challenge
To support the UK’s shift towards clean heat, Ambient needed to access critical data from the Gas Safe Register, which tracks boiler installations. They needed to create a large, detailed dataset on boiler age and location to better understand potential demand to enable industry, central and government partners to strategically target interventions, particularly for homes with aging boilers nearing the end of their lifespan.
Impact
Using Bright Data’s Web Scraper IDE, Ambient successfully collected and analyzed data from 60,000 UK boilers, revealing that nearly 30% of boilers will need replacement by 2029. This insight allows Ambient to highlight the value of publicly held data in identifying high-potential households for heat pump adoption, guiding targeted campaigns and making policy recommendations. Their report, “How unlocking the Gas Safe Register data could accelerate the UK’s clean heat economy,” highlights the benefits of public data access, demonstrating how comprehensive analysis can drive green job creation, fuel poverty reduction, and increased investor confidence in the UK’s clean energy transition.
Full report: How Unlocking the Gas Safe Register data could accelerate the UK’s clean heat economy
