At Energy Solutions (Thame) Ltd we have, over the last five years, carefully advised owners regarding energy efficiency in scores of different period properties across the UK.
We are all aware of the need for greater energy efficiency with energy prices projected to rise over 60% by 2016 – source Ofgem Oct 9th 2009
Meanwhile the very real threat of climate change is likely to shadow our every move for generations to come.
Period properties were never designed to be energy efficient.
In our quest for greater energy efficiency it is tempting to be seduced by all kinds of modern energy saving offers. Some of these have a valuable role to play in period homes but others are singularly unsuitable and it is important to be sure about what to spend your money on.
Choosing the right things for incorporation into your period property and the way in which they are fitted or used is very important if your energy efficiency initiatives are to work to best effect. Equally important is determining the correct order in which changes have to be made. Spending thousands of pounds on a new heating system before considering how to get the house to hang onto its heat better is not clever.
If you want to substantially improve the energy performance of your home without compromising its character or performance then we are the people who can help you.