Improve domestic energy efficiency
ENERGY EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENTS
For existing properties
Is your home uncomfortably cold in winter? Too hot in summer?
Difficult to heat or cool? Are your energy bills higher than you’d like?
Are you concerned about environmental impact and wish to reduce your carbon emissions?
Want to know more about renewable energy and electric vehicles?
Read on for further information.
Residential Efficiency Scorecard
The Residential Efficiency Scorecard is a nationally-recognised scheme which rates your home’s energy use and comfort and provides recommendations for improving your domestic energy efficiency.
The Scorecard provides an overview of your home’s energy operating costs and the efficiency of your fixed energy appliances (heating, cooling, lighting, hot water).
Aspire Sustainability are accredited Residential Efficiency Scorecard assessors, able to issue Residential Efficiency Scorecard certificates for your information as well as green finance, pre-purchase due diligence, house sale promotion, or education purposes.
Our scorecard assessment service includes:
· A thorough assessment of your home that considers the thermal performance
(how comfortable or uncomfortable your home is before heating or cooling)
· Assessment of your main fixed appliances appliances (i.e. heaters, hot water and lighting)
· Recommendations for improving the comfort of your home and the size of your energy bills
· A quantitative comparison of recommendations, outlining the benefits of each option
· A scorecard certificate summarising how your home performs
BESPOKE HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENTS - For existing homes
Not all energy assessments require a comprehensive Residential Scorecard Assessment. Aspire also offers bespoke assessments to address specific concerns you may have about your home’s energy efficiency. Our experienced assessors conduct tailored energy assessments that fit your unique circumstances, provide the outcomes you’re looking for, and offer you a pathway for reducing your energy use and costs.
We can help you make informed decisions to create a healthier and more comfortable living environment, while simultaneously reducing your carbon emissions.
Our assessments can provide information on:
· An audit of energy bills with pathways for reducing your energy costs
· Help with understanding tariffs and providers
· The efficiency of your primary energy appliances – heating, cooling, hot water
· Existing solar photovoltaic and battery installations
· Advice about the process of converting to solar energy, batteries or electric vehicles
· Advice on cost effective solutions to improve the thermal comfort of your home.
· Help to modify household behaviour to reduce energy use
· Improving the energy efficiency of minor renovations