Derby Green Deal Energy Saving Measures For Homes

Energy Saving Green Deal Advisers Derby

Solar power and renewable energy options that are available for the Derby Green Deal includes heat pumps and solar panels for generating electricity. Assessment of the domestic home will include an initial survey and will consider previous recommendations made (if available) from an energy certificate. The homeowner must meet the criteria of the 'Golden Rule' of the plan which must demonstrate that the energy saving measures provided in terms of improvement costs will not exceed the savings made through the consumers energy meter.

Registered Installers, Advisers and Providers can provide a free no obligation quote for energy assessments and energy efficiency measures under the scheme.

Many members of the public are unaware of the developments surrounding the Government's plans for the introduction of the scheme; increased awareness will surely be raised when announcements are made in the media. It is expected that the Government will launch a campaign initiative soon. It is estimated that around 24 million homes will be affected by these improvements. In the days of escalating utility prices for gas and electricity it is anticipated that the public will grab the opportunity to lower their fuel bills.The scheme is aimed at improving the energy efficiency of the housing stock in Britain. For domestic homes a series of measures will be made available through an adviser who will determine if the homeowner will be entitled to home loft insulation, or cavity wall insulation, and in the case of solid wall construction external wall insulation. Other improvements will include a replacement Grade A rated condensing central heating boiler if the existing boiler has a 'G' rating. In addition, poorly constructed doors with no insulation evident will be replaced by insulated external doors.

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning

Condensing boilers Heating controls Under-floor heating Heat recovery systems Mechanical ventilation (non-domestic) Flue gas recovery devices. 

Building fabric

Cavity wall insulation, Loft insulation, Flat roof insulation, Internal wall insulation, External wall insulation, Draught proofing of door and windows. Floor insulation including Heating system insulation (cylinder and pipes) Energy efficient glazing and doors 

Lighting
Lighting fittings Lighting controls 

Water heating
Innovative hot water systems Water efficient taps and showers 

Microgeneration

Ground and air source heat pumps Solar thermal Solar PV Biomass boilers Micro-CHP
Energy Saving measures for domestic and commercial applications

• Air source heat pumps
• Biomass boilers
• Biomass room heaters - wood fuel stoves and fireplaces
• Cavity wall insulation
• Chillers
• Cylinder thermostats
• District heating
• Draught proofing
• Duct insulation
• Hot water showers (high efficiency)
• Hot water systems (high efficiency)
• Hot water taps (high efficiency)
• External wall insulation systems
• Fan assisted replacement storage heaters
• Flue gas heat recovery
• Gas-fired condensing boilers
• Ground source heat pumps
• Heating controls for radiators (TRV's) wet central heating systems and electric warm air systems
• Heating ventilation and air conditioning controls including zone control
• High performance insulated external doors
• Hot water controls including clock timers and central heating temperature control
• Hot water cylinder insulation
• Internal wall insulation of external walls
• Lighting systems, fittings and controls - roof lights, lamps and luminaires - for non domestic applications only
• Loft and rafter insulation
• Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
• Micro CHP - co-generation of heat and power
• Micro wind generation using a wind turbine
• Oil-fired condensing boilers
• Pipework insulation for central heating
• Photovoltaics - solar panels
• Replacement glazing
• Radiant heating
• Roof insulation
• Room in roof insulation
• Sealing improvements for example: duct sealing
• Secondary glazing
• Solar water heating
• Solar blinds, window shutters and solar shading devices
• High efficiency transpired solar collectors using solar ducts
• Underfloor heating
• Underfloor insulation
• Variable speed drives for fans and pumps
• Warm-air units
• Waste water heat recovery equipment for showers
• Water source heat pumps

Domestic energy assessors will require retraining to undertake the role as an adviser. It is expected that the big six utility companies will have extensive involvement in the roll-out of the plan. Smaller businesses also have the opportunity to get involved particularly on a local level. With the prospect of the installation of new heating systems, insulation materials and solar power this initiative will provide a major boost for the UK construction business. The scheme will officially be launched at the beginning of October 2012. For further information about the installation of solar panels www.solarpanelspv.co.

A provider is an agent that can provide the funding for the improvements of your home at no cost to the customer. Homeowners will be presented with a list of potential improvements to the domestic home for which they must provide their consent for the work to be carried out. Houses that already have good insulation properties may have the option to apply for a solar energy solution including some form of micro-generation. It is estimated that the plan will take some 10 years to complete overall, which will mean a significant boost for local installation companies participating in the scheme.

An existing Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) can be used by the adviser to provide recommendations for energy efficiency measures as part of the assessment. A registered advisor can also provide a new certificate if required.