Energy efficiency and renewable measures: solar water heating, solar PV, wood fuelled boiler, CHP Generator, solid wall insulation in new extension, loft insulation, A-rated appliances, energy saving lighting, recycling, composting, well water supply available, bio diesel produced to fuel cars and generator. Bedrooms: 4 Occupants: 4

Key features: A large detached pre-1900 home with Solar water heating, solar PV, wood fuelled boiler, solid wall insulation and loft insulation.

Richard Earle and his family live in a large detached property which was reliant on oil before they converted to solar power and wood-fuelled technology. Richard, who has a long-standing and proactive interest in renewable technology, installed the systems in his home to become less dependent on non-sustainable products “we wanted to get away from using oil. I knew that by installing renewable technologies we could do this whilst reducing our impact on the environment and saving money.”