Energy Efficient Home in Mottingham Wins Award

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An energy efficient home in Mottingham has been credited at the annual construction awards ceremony.

The home located at Court Farm Road, Mottingham, was awarded at the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) awards. They won the green home category thanks to having renewable energy systems installed, including double glazing and cavity wall insulation, that can dramatically cut down on carbon emissions.

They were also given the George Plucknett award, given to organizations which stand out from others in all categories.

Director of major developments, Simon Chatfield, said that the awards are great recognition, and that the aim was to show how much energy it’s possible to save when using energy efficient materials.

Solar thermal panels were used on the roof to provide hot water, and solar electric panels were installed to provide some of the home’s electricity. The building is also kept as warm as possible through double glazing windows and doors as well as wall and loft insulation.

Additional eco friendly measures include a rainwater tank to collect rainwater that is then used to flush the toilets.

Mr Chatfield added that ‘we have put ourselves at the front of environmental sustainability’ and that projects in the future will also maintain the position.

The home was originally built in the 1930s, and is being monitored each day to help understand which measures work best to cut down on carbon emissions.