Energy efficiency and renewable measures: Solar water heating system, ground source heat pump, solid wall insulation, A-rated appliances, energy saving lighting, recycling, composting. Bedrooms: 3. Occupants: 2

Construction: A detached modern timber- framed bungalow with a solar water heating system, ground source heat pump, and solid wall insulation.

Energy performance rating certificate: C

 

Margaret Carruthers and her husband James decided to install their renewable technology systems when they retired in order to save a bit of money, “we wanted to have lower running costs as we got older, this meant reducing the amount of energy we used and paid for.” Motivated by the financial potential James and Margaret installed a solar water heating system and a ground source heat pump to their modern three bedroom detached bungalow.