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Silver Birch, The Lane, Fordcombe, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0RP
Date of EPC: 8th September 2020
Detached Bungalow
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Total floor area
239m2
239m2
Energy Efficiency Performance
| Feature | Description | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Walls | Average thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m-¦K | Very Good |
| Roof | Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K | Very Good |
| Windows | High performance glazing | Very Good |
| Main Heating | Air source heat pump, radiators, electric | Very Good |
| Main Heating Control | Time and temperature zone control | Very Good |
| Hot Water | From main system | Good |
| Lighting | Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets | Very Good |
| Floor | Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K | Very Good |
| Secondary Heating | Room heaters, wood logs | N/A |
EPC Energy Ratings
| Score | Energy Rating | Current | Potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92+ | |||
| 81-91 | 83 | B |
89 | B |
|
| 69-80 | |||
| 55-68 | |||
| 39-54 | |||
| 21-38 | |||
| 1-20 |
Recommendations
| Improvement | Indicative Cost (Sep 2020) | Inflation Adjusted Cost† |
|---|---|---|
| Solar water heating | £4,000 – £6,000 | £4,652 – £6,977 |
| Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp | £3,500 – £5,500 | £4,070 – £6,396 |
†figures are adjusted for inflation using Bank of England calculation
Potential Yearly Savings with Upgrades
Hot Water
| Sep '20* | Now† | Saving | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cost | £247 | £287 | £95 (38%) |
| Potential Cost | £152 | £177 |
*based on average energy costs when the EPC was created (8th September 2020)
†figures are adjusted for inflation using Bank of England calculation
†figures are adjusted for inflation using Bank of England calculation
Home Electrical Improvements
Appliances
| Least Efficient | Most Efficient | Yearly Saving* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Running Costs | £441 | £154 | £287 (65%) |
| Least Efficient | Most Efficient | Yearly Saving* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washing Machines | AEG L7FE7261BI | Hoover HW 414AMBCB/1-80 | £43 62% | View |
| Tumble Dryers | Montpellier MTD30P | Samsung DV16T8520BV | £98 77% | View |
| Dishwashers | Candy CF 6F52LNB-80 | Fisher & Paykel DD60DTX6HI1 | £47 55% | View |
| American Style Fridge Freezers | Hisense RQ5X560SFLES | Samsung RB53DG706AS9 | £51 60% | View |
| Single Ovens | Hoover HOAZ7801IN | AEG BSE782380M | £18 44% | View |
| Cooker Hoods | Rangemaster RMHDT90SS/ | Russell Hobbs RHICH904DB | £31 88% | View |
Technology
| Least Efficient | Most Efficient | Yearly Saving* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Running Costs | £147 | £39 | £108 (74%) |
*saving is the yearly difference between the running costs of the most and least energy efficient models of a typical range of products found in the home
Electric vs Petrol Vehicle
Vehicle Running Costs
| Petrol | Electric | Yearly Saving* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | £1,778 | £927 | £851 48% |
| Hatchback | £1,268 | £816 | £452 36% |
| SUV | £1,456 | £927 | £529 36% |
| Estate | £1,494 | £1,133 | £361 24% |
*saving is the yearly difference in running costs between an electric and a petrol version of a comparable vehicle over 12,000 miles
Primary Energy Use
| Current Cost | 17925 kWh per annum* |
|---|---|
| Potential Cost | 10755 kWh per annum† |
| Decrease | 40% decrease |
*based on the primary energy use per square metre (kWh/m2).
†includes energy generated by carrying out the recommendations above
Primary Energy Use is a measure of the energy required for lighting, heating and hot water in a property. The calculation includes:
- the efficiency of the property’s heating system
- power station efficiency for electricity
- the energy used to produce the fuel and deliver it to the property
