Water, water everywhere: standard energy
conservation measures for SBHA properties.
Energy conservation measures for SBHA properties
Shepherds Bush Housing Association (SBHA) is
seeking to improve the energy efficiency of both new and existing
properties.
At present new homes must reach an ECO Homes standard of very
good. Future new build properties will be required to meet the
Level 3 Code for Sustainable Homes - a level described as 'very
good; the Best practice Standard for energy efficiency'.
In 2008/09, SBHA aims to implement a more ambitious energy saving
measures programme. To date, the type of energy efficiency works
undertaken by SBHA have been limited to measures including electric
showers and loft insulation. Therefore, SBHA's planned maintenance
and void re-let programme for this year will include the following
energy saving measures as standard:
| Energy source |
Benefit |
| Low energy light fittings and bulbs |
Residents limited to the type of lamp shades they can
use.
Based on 8000 hours of use, low energy light bulbs can save up to
£40 on traditional bulbs over their lifetime. |
| Draught stripping of doors/ windows |
Draught stripping can lead to a saving of £20 - £30 per year in
addition to reducing nuisance draughts from timber
windows. |
| Loft Insulation |
Increasing insulation can lead to a saving of £30 - £40 per
year. |
| Dual Flush Toilets (or Water Hippos in re-let properties) |
Usually a 6/4 litre flush capacity. These cisterns can produce
10% water saving in domestic use. |
| Water Butts (water collector) |
Water butts in rear gardens are low cost measures, but can save
residents money on watering their gardens, particularly, if you
have a water meter. |
| Condensing boilers and heating controls |
Condensing boilers are 25% more efficient than traditional
combination boilers. Thermostatic radiator values allow tenants to
individually control the temperature in different rooms. |
| Electric Showers |
Showering instead of bathing can save up to 50% in water
usage. |