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East Midlands Energy Saving Trust advice centre (ESTac)

East Midlands Energy Saving Trust advice centre (ESTac). Presented by Tom White Assistant Consultant. Energy Saving Trust. Who we are: A non-profit organisation that provides free impartial advice The Mission: To lead 60 million citizens to act on climate change The Vision:

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East Midlands Energy Saving Trust advice centre (ESTac)

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  1. East Midlands Energy Saving Trust advice centre (ESTac) Presented by Tom White Assistant Consultant

  2. Energy Saving Trust Who we are: A non-profit organisation that provides free impartial advice The Mission: To lead 60 million citizens to act on climate change The Vision: To make every home a low carbon home

  3. Why do we need to take action? Our climate is changing Its happening here….. …..and its happening now

  4. Heat loss from houses

  5. Reducing the need for energy • Loft or roof insulation • Cavity wall insulation • Solid wall insulation • Floor insulation • Draught proofing • Double or secondary glazing • Pipe and water cylinder insulation • Energy saving light bulbs

  6. Changing behaviour • Turn the thermostat down • Programme heating systems • Close curtains at night • Only turn on lights when needed • Only boil water needed • Shower instead of bath

  7. Renewable Energy • Space and water heating • Biomass • Solar water heating • Heat pumps • Electricity generation • Wind • Hydroelectricity • Solar electricity

  8. Biomass • Fuel: wood pellets; wood chips; and logs • Installed costs • £3000 for stove • £5,000-10,000 for boiler system • Running costs for fuel • Storage space needed • Planning permission/ permit to burn wood • Carbon neutral

  9. Solar water heating • Established technology • Flat plate or evacuated tube • Installed cost £3,000-£4,500 • Can supply half water heating requirements • 2-5 sq.m of roof space • South-facing, un-shadowed roof • Planning permission

  10. Heat pumps • Air source • Ground source • Borehole or trench • 6-10kW domestic system • Installed cost £7,000-£12,000 • Running costs • Works best with underfloor distribution • Electricity needed to run pump

  11. Microwind turbines • Household size 1-6kW, • ~2.5kW sufficient for average household yearly needs • Costs £11,000-13,000 for full system • Local annual average windspeed of 6m/s • Planning permission • Back-up supply needed

  12. Hydroelectricity • Close to a water source and grid connection • Low head system costs ~£4,000/kW installed • Larger, community systems can reduce costs • Seasonal water flow • Contact LA, EA and Countryside Commission

  13. Solar electricity • Photovoltaic (PV) cells • Typical domestic system: 2.5kWp, 10-20 sq.m • ~£10-18,000 installed cost • South facing, strong, un-shadowed roof • Roof pitch 30-45 degrees • Planning permission

  14. For free, independent and local energy saving advice call 0800 512 012

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