Norfolk detached house
Products used
- Greenstore ground source heat pump
Lifestyle
Mr and Mrs W and their two sons live in a converted 17th Century barn with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The couple see their decision to install a Worcester Greenstore ground source heat pump as an important investment in the future - with reserves of non renewable fuels steadily reducing being a deciding factor in their decision.
They have also invested in high quality insulation to ensure that the property is as energy efficient as possible.
Energy usage
The installation took place in October 2007 and the W family are already benefiting from the savings on their fuel bills, without compromising on heating or hot water comfort.
The family are now officially relying 100% on renewable energy to heat their home.
Mr W says; "The installation took a little longer than expected due to the involvement of different tradesmen working together but two weeks of installation time versus a clear conscience and a warm and cosy house more than make up for it.
"We are absolutely delighted with our installation and have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending that more homeowners consider investing in this technology."
Receiving 100% heating and hot water from renewable energy means that the W family's bills have decreased dramatically already.
In addition, the lawn has recovered from having the collectors installed and there is a steady stream of heating and hot water coming directly from the ground outside at no extra cost.
Mr W commented: "The payback on investing in a ground source heat pump in monetary terms will take some years.
"However for us, our decision to invest was based on more than just cost.
"We really want to feel that we are making a difference to reducing our impact on the environment."
** a free shower equates to: A standard 5 minute shower at 6 litres per minute at 40°C. So with the 10°C incoming water raised to 40°C.
*** a free bath equates to: 90 litres of water heated from 10°C coming into the house up to 43°C.
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