Energy Efficiency

Location

Project summary

• Sustainability advice following a client purchase of a large, rurally isolated residence fuelled 100% by electricity.
• To consider existing and future running costs of the house.
• To investigate and implement alternative generation options to enhance efficiency and mitigate costs.

Solution

• Review the options available for space and hot water heating, electrical use etc.
• Consider all renewable energy technologies and their suitability in the context of a family home.
• Analyse the likely financial performance of a hybrid solar PV and ground source heating system.
• Initiate and oversee a competitive tendering process amongst reputable technology providers.
• Recommend, appoint and manage the chosen installer to deliver the Ground Source Heat Pump and integrate it into the existing system.

Benefits

• Significant electricity cost reductions anticipated.
• Attractive RHI subsidy for 7 years.
• Consistent and renewable heat extracted from the Ground and used to heat the house and provide hot water.
• Excellent return on investment forecast.