HOT WATER RADIATOR FAMILY HOME WELLINGTON Located high within the hills of Wellington and overlooking the stunning harbour, an energy conscious family embarked on a renovation of their traditional style 1920s Northland villa with low carbon technology at the forefront of their project. MODERNISING A HISTORIC BUILD As this Wellington 4 bedroom house was built during a time when insulation and energy consumption were not considered, the renovation plan started with insulation upgrades to reduce heat loss and the installation of a PV solar panel system. However, for the final step in their carbon footprint overhaul, the owners looked to address the heating and hot water sources of the family residence which they knew were significant contributors to their utility bills and overall carbon use due to being gas-powered. The existing instant hot water gas boiler and a gas boiler powered radiator system was a cause of concern for the owners due to their high greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on expensive and non-renewable fossil fuels. Furthermore, maintenance of the systems were well overdue with visible rust and leaks troubling the property. After researching options for a more environmentally-friendly and efficient way forward, the owners looked to an electric heat pump system to solve their potable hot water and radiator space heating woes. The decision to move to an electric system made logical sense with their newly installed solar system and battery store. Having thoroughly researched heat pump technology they knew this would be the best way forward in order to keep radiator space heating as well as similar dependability of hot water during peak use compared to the existing system. 27
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