Selection of renewable energy technology for a development depends on a number of factors including the site topography, dwelling design and housing density.

Whether the design is approaching passiv haus standards where the priority is ventilation and hot water or aiming for Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes with a need for heating, hot water and ventilation, the most appropriate solution is, ideally, assessed and decided on at the design stage. 

Ecoliving works with architects and RSL design and development teams to assess the most appropriate options and anticipated impacts on Dwelling Emission Rates (DERs), running costs and budgets. This process answers questions like...

Should we be planning a district heating scheme using a ground source heat pump or should we be looking at exhaust air heat pumps in each dwelling to provide ventilation as well as heating and hot water?

What impact will solar panels have and how should they be integrated?

What can we expect the running costs to be?

What will it take to achieve Level 4 of the Code?

What will the cost per dwelling be and how does that compare to other fuels?