Nothing on the walls. Heat only the rooms you use. Slim white PowerBoard panels on the ceiling warm people and everything in the room directly, instead of heating the air first. Supplied and installed across the UK.
Model-based estimates for zoned room-by-room use at typical 2026 rates, not guarantees. Whole-house electric systems without zoning (storage heaters, electric boilers) typically cost considerably more per month. A battery on an off-peak tariff or solar panels reduces these figures further. See how we calculate savings.
These figures are for ceiling panels. Heating the floor instead costs roughly two and a half times as much to run, because film is laid at about 160 W per m² of floor while a ceiling in an average-insulated room is sized nearer 60 W per m²: about £125 a season for a 10 m² room against £47. Worth it where a ceiling will not do, such as a tiled bathroom, a conservatory slab, or a loft room with sloping ceilings. Electric underfloor heating costs, by floor area.
Understanding what affects your electric heating bills
Zoned use, moderate insulation, 27p/kWh, averaged across the year
Key factors that determine your annual heating bills
UK electricity rates vary by supplier and tariff type. Economy 7 can reduce costs for storage heaters.
Size, age, and insulation quality significantly impact heating requirements.
How and when you use heating dramatically affects costs.
Different electric heating systems have varying efficiency ratings.
Smart controls and thermostats can significantly reduce heating costs.
Weather conditions and energy market changes affect heating costs.
Proven strategies to keep your electric heating bills down
PowerBoard infrared heating offers 92% efficiency compared to 75% for storage heaters.
Better insulation reduces heat loss and heating requirements.
Programmable and smart thermostats optimize heating schedules.
Combine electric heating with solar panels for maximum savings.
Simple changes to heating habits can reduce costs significantly.
Choose the right electricity tariff for your heating system.