Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-op, Pier Werks, 21-22 Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EL A Community Energy Services Co-operative [email protected] Telephone: 0800 999 6671 ENERGY SURVEY REPORT About the Property Name: Address: Type of property: Flat (mid-terrace) Bedrooms: 3 Approximate age: Pre-1900s Communal rooms: 2 Orientation: West – south-west facing Bathrooms: 2 Tenure: Owner-occupier Description of locality: Sub-urban 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents ..................................................................................................... 2 2. Summary ............................................................................................................ 4 3. Smart Meters ........................................................................................................ 4. Your Energy Bill Summary ............................................................................... 6 5. Measures Evaluated .......................................................................................... 8 5.1 Lighting .............................................................................................................................. 8 Observations: ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Recommended measures: .................................................................................................................. 8 General comments: ............................................................................................................................... 5.2 Appliances and other electrical use .............................................................................. 10 Observations: .................................................................................................................................... 10 Recommended measures: ................................................................................................................ 10 5.3 Heating and Hot Water .................................................................................................... 12 Observations: .................................................................................................................................... 12 Recommended measures: ................................................................................................................ 12 General comments: ........................................................................................................................... 12 5.4 Windows and Doors ........................................................................................................ 14 Observations: .................................................................................................................................... 14 Recommended measures: ................................................................................................................ 14 General comments: ........................................................................................................................... 15 5.5 Draughts and Damp ........................................................................................................ 16 Observations: .................................................................................................................................... 16 Recommended measures: ................................................................................................................ 16 General comments: ........................................................................................................................... 17 5.6 Floor ................................................................................................................................. 18 Observations: .................................................................................................................................... 18 Recommended Measures: ................................................................................................................ 18 5.7 Roof .................................................................................................................................. 19 Observations: .................................................................................................................................... 19 Recommended Measures: ................................................................................................................ 19 5.8 Walls ................................................................................................................................. 20 Observations: .................................................................................................................................... 20 Recommended measures: ................................................................................................................ 21 5.9 Solar Photovoltaic Module (PV) ..................................................................................... 22 6. Financing Your Retrofit Measures ................................................................. 24 2 6.1 Pay-as-you-save loans ................................................................................................... 24 6.2 Energy Company Obligation (ECO)............................................................................... 24 6.3 Current Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs) ......................................................................................... 25 6.4 The Renewable Heat incentive (RHI) ............................................................................. 25 6.5 Other Financial Support ................................................................................................. 26 1. Cold Weather Payment ................................................................................................................. 26 2. Winter Fuel Payment ..................................................................................................................... 26 3. Warm Home Discount ................................................................................................................... 26 7. Useful Phone Numbers/Websites .................................................................. 29 3 1. Summary Below, we have summarised our recommendations for energy-saving improvements to your home. Please note that the figures given are estimates only. Table 1. Recommended Measure Annual Estimated Estimated reduction CO2 Upfront Payback in energy Saving Cost Period cost (£) (kgCO2e) (£) (years) Replace conventional lightbulbs with LEDs. 132 401 134 1 Installation of radiator reflector panel on exposed wall radiator 4 9 5 0.7 Fix secondary glazing film to windows 13 96 28 2 Install insulation between the rafters in the roof 44 326 500 11 Install internal wall insulation on all external walls 44 326 Unknown Unknown Additional recommended measures include: Insulate the floor in the entrance hallway Insert chimney balloon up chimney in living room Set washing machine and dishwasher to an ‘Eco’ setting when in use Install Photovoltaic Solar Modules (solar panels) on the roof Connect a power-diverter to the hot-water cylinder (if installing solar panels) Draught-proof door separating utility room and the smallest bedroom (second floor); place removable cushioned draught excluder at base of the door; also fit a thick curtain against it Fill hole in external wall (kitchen) with foam filler and make good Draught-proof sash windows in living room and others, where appropriate Use power-down leads/plugs to prevent electrical appliances from being left on standby for long periods of time 4 Fit secondary glazing panels/Perspex or glass to each of the single-glazed windows Draught-proof existing front door; fit letterbox draught-excluder; fit thick curtain against the door; alternatively, replace the door with energy efficient door. Figure 1. Percentage Heat Loss from an Uninsulated House (%) Windows 10% Draughts Walls 15% 35% Floor/Ground 15% Roof 25% Figure 2. Energy consumption per light bulb/year (kWh) (Assuming average use of 2190 hours/year) 250 200 150 100 50 0 Energy Consumption(kWh) Standard LED Standard LED Standard LED Standard LED 40w 8w 60w 11w 75w 15w 100w 18w LOW MEDIUM BRIGHT VERY BRIGHT 5 2. Your Energy Bill Summary Your current energy tariff: Table 2. Total Current Standing Annual Supplier/ Estimated Energy Unit Rate (p/kWh) Charge Consumption Tariff Annual Cost Tariff (p/day) (kWh) (£) Ovo Energy/ Gas 2.46 27.4 10410 Better Energy 794 Ovo Day 13.6 Energy/ Electric 27.4 2482 Greener Night N/A Energy Alternative Supplier tariffs: Table 3. Gas Electric Total Total Alternative Supplier/ Estimated Estimated Energy Unit Standing Day Unit Standing Tariff Annual Annual Tariffs Rate Charge Rate Charge (p/kWh) (p/day) (p/kWh) (p/day) Cost (£) Saving (£) Octopus Energy 1 2.67 18.9 13.44 21 757 250 Green Octopus Octopus Energy 2 Octopus 2.67 18.9 13.05 18.9 740 300 12M Fixed Bulb 3 Energy 2.63 27.3 13.5 27.3 808 No Saving Vari- Fair Bristol Energy 4 Bristol 3 19.18 13.57 22.13 800 No Saving Energy 1 Year Fix Issue 7 LoCO2 5 Energy 2.94 23.1 12.8 23.1 792 No Saving Pocket 6 Our recommended energy tariff (based on value for money, customer service and your requirements): Table 4. Energy Gas Electricity Supplier Octopus Energy Tariff Octopus 12M Fixed Tariff Type Fixed prices Payment Method Monthly Direct Debit Unit rate (p/kWh) 2.667 13.051