Sunnycroft National Trust, Wellington - 19th and 26th October

Energy-saving improvements

Low-cost improvements
High spec heating
Renewables: heat

Location

Sunnycroft 200, Holyhead Road
Wellington
Telford
TELFORD AND WREKIN
TF1 2DR

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Opening times

Dates: 19th and 26th October
Opening times: 11am to 3pm

Please note that the property is not open for general viewing, however, you will be able to see the heat pumps, plant room and speak to individuals from both the project and property teams.

Look for the brown visitor attraction sign which indicates where Sunnycroft is located on Wellington Road. After entering through the green gates, you will be greeted by one of our volunteers, parking immediately on the right. SAT NAV postcode is TF1 2DP

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Property details

Stunning Grade II listed building owned by the National Trust. The house was built in two phases, 1880 and 1899, solid wall construction with single glazed sash windows and loft spaces insulated to approximately 100mm.

What changes have been made?

The old gas boiler has been replaced with four Vaillant aroTHERM Plus air source heat pumps (ASHPs) that operate together to heat the house. A new building management system was installed that controls the heating. Lastly, chimney balloons were fitted as a way of reducing cold air infiltration and heat loss.

Why did you make the changes?

The National Trust launched a Renewable Energy Investment scheme in 2013 to help the organisation remove its dependence on oil and generate 50% of its own energy by 2021. This scheme was a success; 138 projects completed including hydro and solar heating measures. These installations generate 24 million kWh of energy and saves 4,000 tonnes of carbon each year. The Trust now has an ambitious plan to reach carbon net zero by 2030. A second phase of renewable investment to reduce fossil fuel dependence launched, targeting the top 100 highest emitting buildings.

What have been the approximate energy savings?

The second phase project will deliver an estimated 66,779kWh of renewable energy, saving 20 tonnes of equivalent carbon each year.

What have been the benefits the home?

Reduced carbon emissions, lower operating costs and an improved internal environment which benefits both the house and the collection items.

For more information, please see attached PDF.