Barns Lane, Marchamley - 16th and 22nd November

Property details

Detached brick-built house completed in 2000.

What changes have you made to your home?

The property was built to building regulations of the time which included 100mm loft insulation, cavity wall insulation and some floor insulation. This however is nowhere near today's standards. The windows and doors were replaced in the last 7 years with A-rated double glazing. Having recently changed from oil heating  to an 11kW air source heat pump (ASHP), we added a 7.5kW solar system with 13.5kWh Telsa battery along with an electric vehicle (EV) charger. Our heating controller allows us to set times and temperatures as it integrates with the Octopus and NetZero Automation apps. The NetZero app controls our EV car charging, battery and solar, helping us to manage our energy and savings, ultimately making us greener whilst saving money. Most of the lighting has been upgraded to low energy LED lighting including upstairs downlights. We have also made other lifestyle changes such as updated electric appliances including induction hob, freezer, TV, and a battery powered lawnmower. Additionally, we investigated various energy smart tariffs and selected one suitable for our needs which helps us save money and supports renewable energy usage.

Why did you make these changes?

Our oil tank needed to be replaced, and our oil boiler was not very efficient and over 25 years old. We could have simply replaced the tank and boiler for a more efficient one, however from a sustainability and cost point of view we thought of alternative systems. We decided that an ASHP was the best option for us, especially as there was a £7,500 government grant on offer. We decided that solar and battery storage system made sense from a financial and sustainability viewpoint. We added an EV charger as we figured we could charge an EV from solar or using low-cost tariffs which reduces the cost per mile.

What have been the benefits to you and your home?

There has been a reduction in energy and transport costs, and we feel that we are contributing to a more sustainable future. We have a warmer and healthier living environment with less draughts and a reduction in heat loss. 

For more information, please see attached PDF and email Sharon via sharondoland41@hotmail.com to book your visit.

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