Over the two-week Christmas shutdown, most schools still burn energy heating classrooms with no one in them.

Across 29,200 UK schools, that adds up to hundreds of hours of unnecessary heating – during one of the most expensive times of the year.

Why?
Traditional convection heating:
• Heats air, not people
• Cools down fast when switched off
• Encourages 24/7 timers and pre-heating
• Keeps buildings warmer than needed, even when empty

The result: wasted energy, higher costs, and higher carbon – just to keep empty rooms warm.

There’s a smarter way.

NexGen’s infrared heating works differently:
• Heat in minutes, when people are present
• Warms people, surfaces and the building fabric – not just air
• Allows low background temperatures during shutdowns (protecting against damp & mould)
• Removes the need to pre-heat empty spaces
• Supports healthier buildings, even with fresh air ventilation 

What this means for schools
• Major energy savings during holidays
• Lower carbon emissions
• Buildings protected year-round
• Heating only where and when it’s needed

Now imagine that impact across a whole school estate – not just at Christmas, but all year.

Heating shouldn’t run on a clock.
It should respond to occupancy and need.