Powys Green Doors 2023

14 - 30 Oct 2023

Lower House - Welshpool 21st, 22nd & 29th October

Energy-saving improvements

  • 'Big' insulation works
    'Big' insulation works
  • High spec heating
    High spec heating
  • Renewables: heat
    Renewables: heat
  • Renewables: electricity
    Renewables: electricity
  • Lifestyle change
    Lifestyle change

Location

Lower House, .
Marton
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 8LA

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Opening times

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The home:

18C detached black and white farm house - Grad II listed. Very rural and solar 2 years ago, timberframe with brick infill, plus newly constructed inner wall which is fully insulated. 

 

Modifications:

Changed from oil to to ground source heat pump,  14 solar pannel at 4.2kWh, and  2 batteries which are 16.38kWh/2 pack

 

Motivations:

To lower carbon footprint and save on energy usage.

 

Approximate costs:

Due to the building being derelict, to total cost of renovation was £100k

 

Approximate energy savings:

Halved the cost of the energy in the home

 

Benefits:

The fabric of the building is always warm, and much healthier

 

Who did the work?

Abacus Energy Solutions 

 

Location

Lower House, .
Marton
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 8LA

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Opening times

Please book ahead for a time slot, so the hosts can give you their full attention. 07450 699993

Book ahead 07450 699993

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