Rethinking storage heating with Connected Response | RISE Masterclass

Electric storage heating has long been associated with poor resident experience and high running costs. But within the context of large-scale retrofit programmes, that perception is starting to shift.

As we decarbonise homes at scale – particularly those off the gas grid or with complex constraints – electric storage heating is re-emerging as a practical and, in some cases, necessary solution.

In this session, Connected Response will share both technical insight and real-world learning from retrofit programmes, exploring:

• How electric storage heating works
• The challenges faced by residents, and how these can be addressed
• The role of high heat retention (HHR) systems, smart controls, and evolving energy tariffs
• How storage heating fits within wider retrofit strategies and grid flexibility requirements