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Henley Rise Eco Homes Scheme, Rotherham

Developing and disseminating best practice in the application and use of renewable energy technologies in affordable homes James Pinder, Fin O’Flaherty and Craig Jackson. Henley Rise Eco Homes Scheme, Rotherham. Henley Rise Eco Homes Scheme, Rotherham. Typical Results - Photovoltaics.

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Henley Rise Eco Homes Scheme, Rotherham

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  1. Developing and disseminating best practice in the application and use of renewable energy technologies in affordable homes James Pinder, Fin O’Flaherty and Craig Jackson

  2. Henley Rise Eco Homes Scheme, Rotherham

  3. Henley Rise Eco Homes Scheme, Rotherham

  4. Typical Results - Photovoltaics

  5. Typical Results – Solar Thermal

  6. Key findings • Domestic RETS can help to reduce fuel bills and CO2 emissions, however, a ‘fit and forget’ approach may mean that technologies do not operate at optimum performance • Many residents have experienced financial and non-financial benefits, however, it is necessary to educate them on how to derive maximum benefit from the use of the RETS • Organisations that deliver domestic RET projects need to adopt a rigorous change management process, covering issues such as consultation and engagement with residents, education of staff and the development of sustainable maintenance strategies

  7. Impacts and benefits • The generation of valuable data about the performance of the eco-homes and their impact on residents • The data are being used by SYHA and Solar Century (the technology suppliers) to optimise the performance of the eco-homes. • SYHA and Rotherham MBC are embedding the lessons and good practice from the project into new eco-home schemes • The data has been/will be published in conference and journal papers, and disseminated through events, CPD and teaching activities

  8. Impacts and benefits • Development of a strong collaborative relationship between SHU, SYHA, Rotherham MBC and Positive Sum • Craig Jackson has registered as a part-time PhD student at SHU • SHU and Positive Sun undertook an independent evaluation of the Summerfield Eco Neighbourhood in Birmingham, on behalf of Family Housing Association • SHU and Positive Sum have secured funding from the Eaga Partnership Charitable Trust for a two year study into the role of RETS in reducing fuel poverty

  9. Impacts and benefits • SYHA, Rotherham MBC and Swepco are currently developing a new solar retrofitting scheme at Henley Rise, which SHU and Positive Sum are an integral part of • SYHA and Family Housing Association are exchanging knowledge, lessons and good practice with each other

  10. Impacts and benefits • Raised awareness of our work and developed new relationships • Examples include the Homes and Communities Agency, RSLs, National Energy Action, npower, AAG Swepco, Sanyo and Mitsubishi • Dissemination events held in Sheffield and Birmingham in March 2009 • Presented at the AUDE Annual Conference, the EAUC Annual Conference, The National Housing Federation Green Homes Conference and the International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings

  11. Further information James Pinder Email: james@positivesum.co.uk Fin O’Flaherty Email: f.j.oflaherty@shu.ac.uk Craig Jackson Email: c.jackson@syha.co.uk

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