Replacement of old storage heaters (or electric room heaters) with fan assisted storage heaters with automatic charge control to provide heating. Hot water provision upgraded to dual immersion heater with large cylinder with 50mm factory applied insulation

Monitoring & feedback recommended: Yes

ADVANTAGES

More efficient than older electric storage heaters

CONCERNS & ACTIONS

TECHNICAL (3)

Relation to Building Thermal Performance
Handover to user/s
Personal capacity/Right opportunity

HERITAGE (1)

Original internal detail lost

ENERGY (2)

User understanding
Product quality

RELATED MEASURES

FABRIC (1)

Internal Wall insulation

SERVICES (3)

Small wind generation
Photovoltaics
Hydropower generation

BEHAVIOUR (4)

User interfaces for usability
Provision of simple and clear information
Improving User interest and involvement
Maintenance

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CASE STUDIES (1)

Wells O Wearie Cottage

Thermal upgrades to Walls, Roof, Floors and Glazing
Roger Curtis