20 Arbutus Drive

 

Home Overview

Home Type:  Semi-detached

Year Built: (approx) 1936

Size: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

 

Renovation History: Double glazed windows, loft insulation, roof re-felted and re-tiled, solar panels & battery (inst Aug 2021), air source heat pump (inst Sept 2022)

 

 

Energy Efficiency

Insulation: Loft insulation 

Windows and Doors: uPVC double glazing

Heating System: Air source heat pump

Lighting: LED bulbs and natural light

Appliances: AAA rated fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer

Smart technologies: Smart meter, Octopus flux

 

Renewable Energy

Solar Panels: 14 Jinko panels, 5.53kWp peak capacity

Battery Storage: Tesla Powerwall 2, 14kWh capacity

 

Performance and Savings

Energy Savings: 2024: 4.7 MWh generated

Carbon Footprint Reduction: 123 days net zero, 54% solar offset

Financial Savings: Octopus recommended monthly energy payments £265pm. Actual payment £100pm

 

Challenges and Solutions

Challenges Faced: Location of heat pump

Solutions Implemented: Heat pump could not be placed directly adjacent to the house due to limited access. It was sited to the rear of the house about 1m away and the connections buried under the rear path

 

Future Plans

Long-Term Goals: Replace the gas hob with an electric one and dispense with the gas meter and standing charge

 

For bookings contact green.open.homes.smcd@gmail.com