The Green Deal could be set for a boost after a government study found improving the energy efficiency of a home could increase its value.
Research by the Department of Energy and Climate Change on over 300,000 homes found that improving the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of a house could add up to £41,808 to its value.
The increase in value was different depending on the location of the property. Properties in the North-east with a EPC rating of G could expected to see price increases of 38% if improved to an A or B rating. Properties in London could expect to see a 12% price increase for the same improvement.
Energy minister Greg Barker said the study was evidence of the “huge potential rewards” of taking-up energy efficiency.
He added: “The Green Deal is helping more people make these types of home improvements, reducing high upfront costs and letting people pay for some the cost through the savings on their bills. The Green Deal is a great option for anyone wanting to improve the look, feel and potentially the value of their home.”
John Alker, director of policy at the UK Green Building Council, said the study provided “evidence that the retrofit industry has been craving for a long time”.
He added: “It also provides a timely boost for the Green Deal, which will bring down the upfront cost of a retrofit package for those who choose to use it.”
James Brooks, director at Brooks Estate Agents, said energy efficiency was become a serious concern for house buyers.
He added: “With fuel bills continuing to rise, buyers are becoming more and more conscious about the energy efficiency of their prospective new homes and are willing to invest more in a property now if they know it will cost them less to run in the future.”
Urban Energy
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Get the Most Out of Your Solar PV Installation
Installing solar PV on your home is a great way to reduce your electricity bills and your carbon footprint and there are easy ways to get the most out of your system, therefore maximising your savings and also doing your bit to help save the world! Some small lifestyle changes and planning ahead can make all the difference to your savings.
Some of these actions are small changes you can make to your lifestyle, and others are things that may need some investment in time or money. When this is the case, it is vital to keep in mind how much these products/actions could save you in the long run, and you can guarantee that it will be worth it.
- Use appliances during the day: Solar panels work by converting the energy in sunlight into electricity. This is done mostly during optimum conditions – the daytime. Therefore by using appliances during the day, the electricity being generated is used straight away. Washing machines, dishwashers and vacuum cleaners especially use a lot of power. When using them in daylight, even a low light day will supplement the energy usage, and a sunny day may power the whole operation.
- Pull the plug: many electrical appliances run in the background when they are not switched off at the plug, and this can use more electricity than you realise. Switch off your TV, chargers, and any other items that could be running on standby.
- Stagger your electricity usage: Using electricity during the day is the most effective way to get the most out of your solar panels. However if you use everything at once, you may still be importing the extra electricity needed from the grid. Stagger your energy usage throughout the day to maximise your solar energy; and keep this in mind when setting timers too
- Generate hot water from solar: By installing a solar immersion switch alongside your solar PV system, you can use the excess electricity generated by your PV to power your immersion heater. This means that you would get as much of the free energy generated by your system as possible. The switch works with intelligent controls which react to household demand, which means that is more electricity is needed somewhere else in your home, the electricity will be diverted there.
- Monitor your electricity: you can use a system monitor to access your generation and electricity consumption. Some monitors will work with your computer, smart phone or tablet so that you can access these figures easily. By utilising this information, you can work out how much energy you are generating at a given time, and then tailor your electricity usage to this so that you only use the energy your solar is producing.
- Convert your lighting to low energy: as most lights are used at night when the PV system is not generating, it is beneficial to install low energy or LED light bulbs. This will reduce the amount of energy the light needs to power itself, which will save you money on your bills.
Some of these actions are small changes you can make to your lifestyle, and others are things that may need some investment in time or money. When this is the case, it is vital to keep in mind how much these products/actions could save you in the long run, and you can guarantee that it will be worth it.
Urban Energy
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
Solar PV Myth Buster
Here we bust the top 6 myths that surround solar panels.
Myth #1: It’s too expensive.
The Reality: There are a number of government backed schemes that are designed to ease the burden on households.
The recently launched Green Deal gives families the chance to install solar panels in their homes through a loan that is paid back from the savings made on energy bills – essentially making them free – while the Feed-in Tariff (Fit) incentive scheme means that a well designed solar panel system can pay for itself in a fraction of its life span.
Myth #2: They don’t work in cloudy and cold climates.
The Reality: Energy producing technology that relies on sunlight sounds as though it might struggle somewhat in the UK, however it is the radiation from the sun rather than temperature that allows for photovoltaic generation.
Although it is true that they work better in the sunniest regions they still work effectively in cloudy conditions so there is no reason UK residents can’t enjoy the benefits of solar panels.
Myth #3: Solar panels are hard to maintain.
The Reality: With no moving parts solar panels in fact require hardly any maintenance at all.
The only thing you do need to ensure is that they stay free of dust, but as long as you live in a rainy climate such as the UK, they should stay clean.
Myth #4: The efficiency of solar panels is still too low.
The Reality: Solar panel technology is improving year-on-year, so although this may have been true when the systems first came on the market, today solar PV is an effective way of generating your domestic energy.
Myth #5: Solar panels won’t last 20 years.
The Reality: The standard accepted lifespan of solar panels is approx. 25 years, however there are some installations that were first constructed in the 1970s that are still in operation today.
Myth #6: Solar panels are unattractive.
The Reality: Of course this comes down to peoples’ own personal preferences somewhat, but modern solar panels don’t have to look unsightly, appearing more like sky lights when they are fitted flush to the roof.
Their sleek and contemporary styling will actually look right at home on many properties.
Urban Energy
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Myth #1: It’s too expensive.
The Reality: There are a number of government backed schemes that are designed to ease the burden on households.
The recently launched Green Deal gives families the chance to install solar panels in their homes through a loan that is paid back from the savings made on energy bills – essentially making them free – while the Feed-in Tariff (Fit) incentive scheme means that a well designed solar panel system can pay for itself in a fraction of its life span.
Myth #2: They don’t work in cloudy and cold climates.
The Reality: Energy producing technology that relies on sunlight sounds as though it might struggle somewhat in the UK, however it is the radiation from the sun rather than temperature that allows for photovoltaic generation.
Although it is true that they work better in the sunniest regions they still work effectively in cloudy conditions so there is no reason UK residents can’t enjoy the benefits of solar panels.
Myth #3: Solar panels are hard to maintain.
The Reality: With no moving parts solar panels in fact require hardly any maintenance at all.
The only thing you do need to ensure is that they stay free of dust, but as long as you live in a rainy climate such as the UK, they should stay clean.
Myth #4: The efficiency of solar panels is still too low.
The Reality: Solar panel technology is improving year-on-year, so although this may have been true when the systems first came on the market, today solar PV is an effective way of generating your domestic energy.
Myth #5: Solar panels won’t last 20 years.
The Reality: The standard accepted lifespan of solar panels is approx. 25 years, however there are some installations that were first constructed in the 1970s that are still in operation today.
Myth #6: Solar panels are unattractive.
The Reality: Of course this comes down to peoples’ own personal preferences somewhat, but modern solar panels don’t have to look unsightly, appearing more like sky lights when they are fitted flush to the roof.
Their sleek and contemporary styling will actually look right at home on many properties.
Urban Energy
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Monday, 3 June 2013
Solar Energy Can Compete
Renewables have seen such dramatic price falls in the past few years that they are threatening to upset the world as we know it and usher in an almost unprecedented boom in the spread of cheap, clean, home-produced energy.
Solar will be the cheapest form of power in many countries within just a few years. In places such as California and Italy it has already reached so-called "grid parity". Onshore wind, on a piece of land not constrained by years of planning delays, is already the cheapest form of energy on earth. These are not wild claims – those are figures from General Electric, Citibank and others.
Solar PV is a case in point. Three years ago firms were paying about €3,600 per installed kilowatt of solar capacity on barn roofs in Germany. Today it can be done for just over €1,000 – a staggering 70% fall.
Thanks to a surge in global production to 60 gWp annually, (enough to supply British households – not offices or factories – with all their electricity) solar power has dropped dramatically in price. But there is more to come. Cambridge IP, a global innovation and intellectual property firm, says there is a surge of interest and R&D into two new forms of solar power which are likely to be available commercially by the end of this decade.
Newly built solar plants are already considerably cheaper than new nuclear plants per kilowatt hour of electricity produced and because of this solar energy can and will compete head on with conventional energy.
True, there is an ongoing cost from the German government's previous support for solar, but is much lower than the subsidies pumped by the western world into nuclear, coal, oil and gas over the past decades.
Solar is starting to pay its subsidy back. Germany now has more than 30 gigaWatt peak (gWp) of solar plants installed, such that on almost all days in the spring, summer and autumn, solar energy surges into the grid at a time when demand is at is strongest (air conditioning etc) and when spot market energy prices are at their highest.
This peak price is being forced down by solar, helping to reduce wholesale prices. The big energy companies hate this because this peak is where they make their money. Solar in Germany is almost down to wholesale prices – in sunnier countries it already is.
Germany (Europe's biggest economy) now gets 25% of its electricity from renewables – a proportion that is increasing by the month. This is twice the level of the UK, although, interestingly, similar to that of Scotland on its own. Germany is also leading on figuring out how to overcome the problems of "intermittency" by storing renewable energy.
Urban Energy
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Solar will be the cheapest form of power in many countries within just a few years. In places such as California and Italy it has already reached so-called "grid parity". Onshore wind, on a piece of land not constrained by years of planning delays, is already the cheapest form of energy on earth. These are not wild claims – those are figures from General Electric, Citibank and others.
Solar PV is a case in point. Three years ago firms were paying about €3,600 per installed kilowatt of solar capacity on barn roofs in Germany. Today it can be done for just over €1,000 – a staggering 70% fall.
Thanks to a surge in global production to 60 gWp annually, (enough to supply British households – not offices or factories – with all their electricity) solar power has dropped dramatically in price. But there is more to come. Cambridge IP, a global innovation and intellectual property firm, says there is a surge of interest and R&D into two new forms of solar power which are likely to be available commercially by the end of this decade.
Newly built solar plants are already considerably cheaper than new nuclear plants per kilowatt hour of electricity produced and because of this solar energy can and will compete head on with conventional energy.
True, there is an ongoing cost from the German government's previous support for solar, but is much lower than the subsidies pumped by the western world into nuclear, coal, oil and gas over the past decades.
Solar is starting to pay its subsidy back. Germany now has more than 30 gigaWatt peak (gWp) of solar plants installed, such that on almost all days in the spring, summer and autumn, solar energy surges into the grid at a time when demand is at is strongest (air conditioning etc) and when spot market energy prices are at their highest.
This peak price is being forced down by solar, helping to reduce wholesale prices. The big energy companies hate this because this peak is where they make their money. Solar in Germany is almost down to wholesale prices – in sunnier countries it already is.
Germany (Europe's biggest economy) now gets 25% of its electricity from renewables – a proportion that is increasing by the month. This is twice the level of the UK, although, interestingly, similar to that of Scotland on its own. Germany is also leading on figuring out how to overcome the problems of "intermittency" by storing renewable energy.
Urban Energy
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Sunday, 27 January 2013
Green Deal: energy saving for your home or business
Householders are to be offered long-term loans to help make their homes more energy efficient and cut bills under a new government scheme launched today. Under the scheme, households can use cheap loans to spend on energy-saving improvements, such as insulation and new boilers, with no upfront cost.
The move to insulate the UK's aged housing stock is designed to save carbon emissions, keep people warm, and make energy affordable, the government said.
Anyone joining the scheme would first have their home reviewed by an independent assessor, advising on possible upgrades, costs and energy saving time scales.
Green Deal providers would then calculate quotes for the proposed work - with households free to get multiple quotes - before carrying out the changes.
Under the deal, improvements are installed at no initial cost. Instead, charges are covered with cheap loans via the not-for-profit Green Deal Finance Company, and recouped gradually over up to 25 years through customers' electricity bills.
How the Green Deal works
You can make energy-saving improvements to your home or business without having to pay all the costs up front through the Green Deal.
Energy-saving improvements include:
- insulation - eg loft or cavity wall insulation
- heating
- draught-proofing
- double glazing
- renewable energy technologies - eg solar panels or wind turbines
What you need to do:
Get an assessment of your property to see what improvements you can make and how much you could save on your energy bills.
Choose a Green Deal provider to carry out the work. You discuss with them what work you want done and whether the Green Deal is right for you.
If you go ahead with the improvements you must sign your Green Deal Plan - this is a contract between you and the provider stating what work will be done and how much it will cost. The provider will then arrange for a Green Deal installer to do the work.
Once the work is done, you’ll pay off the money in instalments through your electricity bill.
Urban Energy
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
PowerRouter – Self-Generating Solar Energy
The PowerRouter is the ideal solution for the use of self-generated solar power (self-use). Why sell your surplus energy to the grid at a lower price, when you can store it for later use and receive a higher incentive for generating and using your own solar energy? Just connect solar energy and batteries to the PowerRouter and monitor and control where and when you use it. The PowerRouter allows you to optimize, control and manage yourself-generated energy. The PowerRouter is perfectly equipped to make the most efficient use of the self-use regulations. Use your own energy whenever you need it most.
http://www.urbanenergy.org.uk/solar-energy/self-generating-solar-energy/
Urban Energy
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
http://www.urbanenergy.org.uk/solar-energy/self-generating-solar-energy/
Urban Energy
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Urban Energy Investment Calculator
Calculate the investment returns for yourself using our on-line calculator:
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Urban Energy
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
http://www.urbanenergy.org.uk/help-desk/
Urban Energy
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Solar Feed in Tariffs from November 2012
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced that it's official deployment figures for the period from the 1st May 2012 to the 31st July 2012 are available to the public. This announcement is particularly significant, as it is these figures that will determine what the solar Feed-in Tariff rates are from November.
DECC has split installations into 3 size-based categories. Domestic scale installations (0-10kW), have totalled 164MW of capacity in the 3 month period. This falls within the 100-200MW threshold and so a 3.5% reduction will be implemented on the two tariff bands within this category. ≤4kW installations will receive 15.44p per kWh produced (down from 16p) and the >4-10kW rate will be 13.99p (down from 14.5p) from November 1st.
Small commercial installations (10-50kW) hit 57MW. The threshold here was just 50MW and so a 3.5% degression will also affect these tariff rates. As of November, the >10-50kW FIT rate will be 13.03p/kWh down from 13.5p.
The final category, large commercial installations (50kW-5MW), capacity only reached 14MW, which is less than the degression threshold. As a result the tariffs for larger installations will remain untouched, at least until February 2013.
Urban Energy
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
DECC has split installations into 3 size-based categories. Domestic scale installations (0-10kW), have totalled 164MW of capacity in the 3 month period. This falls within the 100-200MW threshold and so a 3.5% reduction will be implemented on the two tariff bands within this category. ≤4kW installations will receive 15.44p per kWh produced (down from 16p) and the >4-10kW rate will be 13.99p (down from 14.5p) from November 1st.
Small commercial installations (10-50kW) hit 57MW. The threshold here was just 50MW and so a 3.5% degression will also affect these tariff rates. As of November, the >10-50kW FIT rate will be 13.03p/kWh down from 13.5p.
The final category, large commercial installations (50kW-5MW), capacity only reached 14MW, which is less than the degression threshold. As a result the tariffs for larger installations will remain untouched, at least until February 2013.
Urban Energy
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Urban Energy Open Information Weekend
Urban Energy Open Information Weekend - 15 & 16th September, 10.00-2.00pm @ the Eco Barn......come and see us
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Urban Energy Roofing
With over 25 years of experience within the roofing industry Urban Energy offers a comprehensive roofing service covering all aspects from a complete new roof build to all areas of roof repairs.
All site surveys and home visits are free of charge with no obligation to commit to works being carried out. Urban Energy prides itself on offering honest, competitive quotations supported by excellent customer service.
Our services include:
Defective roof timber replacement
Valley & Watergate replacement using code 4 lead
Replacement chimney stacks, slates and tiles
Chimney stacks re-build and repair
Ventilated roof vents to reduce heat build up
All aspects of lead flashing
All guttering, facia and soffit repair and replacement
In addition to the above our roofing division also has extensive knowledge and understanding of solar thermal and solar pv (photovoltaic systems) enabling works on roofs with these existing technologies to be carried out without the risk of warranty invalidation.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
All site surveys and home visits are free of charge with no obligation to commit to works being carried out. Urban Energy prides itself on offering honest, competitive quotations supported by excellent customer service.
Our services include:
Defective roof timber replacement
Valley & Watergate replacement using code 4 lead
Replacement chimney stacks, slates and tiles
Chimney stacks re-build and repair
Ventilated roof vents to reduce heat build up
All aspects of lead flashing
All guttering, facia and soffit repair and replacement
In addition to the above our roofing division also has extensive knowledge and understanding of solar thermal and solar pv (photovoltaic systems) enabling works on roofs with these existing technologies to be carried out without the risk of warranty invalidation.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Welcome to Urban Energy
We are an innovative organisation specialising in the financing, design and installation of economical and environmentally sound green energy solutions for homes and businesses in the South West.
We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system i.e solar panels, to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house installation team and electrical division, it is our promise to you the customer, that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Open Day June 9th 10am - 4pm: Samsung Eco Airsource Heating System
Specialists in Green Energy Solutions for both homes and
businesses.
Come and visit our Eco Showroom for some wine, nibbles and a
chat with one of our Airsource Specialists.
Is your home dependent on Oil or LPG?
- Replacing Oil 50% Saving
- Replacing LPG 30% Saving
- Significantly reduce your CO2
Find out how you can reduce your bills by up to 50% with a Samsung Airsource Heating System
by visiting our Eco Showroom on Saturday June 9th 10am to 4pm
The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury
SP1 3YR
Tel: 0800 2321624
Email:info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
An EPC is an energy efficiency assessment of your home or
business dwelling; all properties require one when they are built, sold or
rented. Like appliances, they are rated from A to G with 'A' being the highest
level of efficiency. They contain information about the current performance of
your property and give you a rank based on this. They also make recommendations
about measures you could introduce to make your home more efficient, reduce
your carbon emissions and boost your rating. D is the average rating for houses
in the UK; it is estimated that around 50% of houses are below this level.
In the main, your EPC rating will be based on a few key
factors:
• When
your property was built.
• Whether
the property is insulated and to what degree.
• How
modern the heating system is and what fuel is used.
• The
property's ventilation characteristics.
Why you need one:
From 20 March 2012, the Feed-in Tariff rules require level
'D' Energy Performance Certificates.
From April, customers installing solar PV will be required
to produce an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of a minimum of level D in
order to claim the full feed-in tariff rate of 21p/kWh. Those who do not supply
this as part of their FIT application will receive a lower tariff (9p/kWh) for
the full duration of the tariff lifetime.
How to get one:
Urban Energy have fully trained EPC assessors. We offer an
EPC survey as part of our installation package, however should you require just
the EPC assessment; we are able to provide you with this service for a fee of
£65.00.
How is the assessment carried out:
During the assessment you can make it easier for your
assessor by telling him about any energy saving measures you have installed. If
you have had cavity insulation it's not always easy to see without knowing it's
there and it could mean you get a lower rating than you deserve.
It is also worth noting that, in some cases, installing a
solar PV or solar thermal system will boost your rate enough to raise your EPC
level to a D. We will let you know if this is the case for your property. It
should be noted that a property must already have an EPC rating of D or above
to achieve the higher tariff for PV installations.
Urban Energy
Urban Energy has earned a reputation as the south’s leading
renewable energy specialist. This has been achieved by ensuring that from the
initial point of client contact we offer 1st class customer service and care.
We only install products that lead the way within the
renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and
ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality
assurance.
Our experienced surveyors can carry out a free, no
obligation survey of your house or business that can help you save thousands of
£’s per annum. We have our own fully qualified installers, electricians and
plumbers who oversee every aspect of every installation.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system to
either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With
our in-house electrical and plumbing division it is our promise to you the
customer that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our
number one priority.
Eco Barn Showroom now open: 10.00 – 5.00 Monday to
Friday and 10.00 – 4.00 Saturday
Call us on: 0800 232 1624 or 01722 335 322
Email us at: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Email us at: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Friday, 30 March 2012
UK government loses Supreme Court case against solar feed-in tariffs
The UK government’s doomed case against the challenge to its
planned cuts of solar feed-in tariffs has been rejected by the Supreme Court.
The last ditch attempt by the government to overthrow
previous decisions by the High Court and the Court of Appeal that its action to
cut solar feed-in tariffs during the consultation period as “legally flawed”
failed on Friday 23 March 2012.
The Supreme Court’s rejection of the government’s appeal
marks the end of the legal wrangle and leaves the thousands of homeowners and
businesses who installed solar panels after the 12 December cut-off date and
before 3 March better off.
The lucky ones will now receive the higher FIT rate of 43.3p
per kWh, instead of the lower rate of 21p.
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey said he was
“disappointed” that the Supreme Court did not to grant permission to hear the
case, but said that the ruling “draws a line under the case”, which was
instigated by his predecessor Chris Huhne.
“We will now focus all our efforts on ensuring the future
stability and cost effectiveness of solar and other microgeneration
technologies for the many, not the few,” he said.
Andy Atkins, the executive director of Friends of the Earth, which
brought the challenge along with other solar installers, welcomed the ruling
that the government’s “botched… solar plans are illegal”.
“[The] landmark decision which will prevent ministers
causing industry chaos with similar subsidy cuts in future,” he added. “The
Coalition must now get on with the urgent task of restoring confidence in UK
solar power.”
For further information about Urban Energy products and services:
Call: 0800 232 1624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Website: http://www.urbanenergy.org.uk/
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Urban Energy Solar Thermal
Providing Renewable Energy solutions from solar thermal
systems to heat pumps.
Urban Energy are renewable energy specialists with many
years of experience in the domestic market place, we can offer design, supply
and installation of:
Solar water heating systems
Heat pump systems
With our technical knowledge we will guide you through your
renewable installation from the initial survey, design and fit. We carry out
all the plumbing work, which is required to integrate these systems into your
property including under floor heating and heating distribution system design.
We pride ourselves on our customer service and after sales
customer support.
We also offer solar health checks, repair, fault finding and
annual servicing on any solar thermal installation, which will be carried out by
our qualified engineers.
Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air and
this is used to heat radiators, under floor heating systems and hot water in
your home. Heat pumps work much more efficiently than a standard boiler system
operating at a lower temperature, offering a co-efficient of at least 1:3
meaning for every 1kw of electricity used to run the heat pump it will provide
at least 3kw of thermal heat energy.
Solar Thermal
We only install the highest quality equipment in our systems
and can offer Evacuated tube and flat plate panels, which when fitted to a twin
coil cylinder can provide up to 70% of your annual hot water demands.
The demands of mankind are increasing within our standard of
living and the strains of our day-to-day consumption are exhausting our planets
natural resources.
65% of our total water consumption is heated and over one
year this amounts to a substantial energy cost.
The sun was described by Thomas
Edison as ‘The energy of the future’ in the 1900’s and remains a viable and
cost sensitive energy source today.
Solar water heating is an effective solution to help care
for the environment we live in and save money on energy bills.
***Come and join us on Saturday 28th April for our Family
Fun Day at our new Eco Barn at Stratford-sub-Castle***
For further information about Urban Energy products and
services:
Call: 0800 232 1624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Website: http://www.urbanenergy.org.uk/
URBAN ENERGY POLYTHERMAL INSULATION SPRAY
Benefits & Uses
A FEW OF MANY
APPLICATIONS
- Insulate any type of wall/domestic/commercial/agricultural
- Insulate any type of
roof/domestic/commercial/agricultural
- Insulate any type of
floor/domestic/commercial/agricultural
- Insulate virtually any service.
A FEW OF MANY
BENEFITS & FEATURES
Fully Approved:
Technical approvals for construction. Carries a BBA Approval Inspection Testing
Certification. Agrement Certificate No 11/4816. BASF POLYURETHANES WALLTITE.
Agrement
Certification Includes as follows
- Factors relating to compliance with all
building regulations where applicable
- Factors relating to additional
non-regulatory information where applicable
- Independently verified technical
investigations
- Design considerations
- Insulation guidance
- Regular surveillance of production
- Formal three-yearly reviews
Key factors Assessed
Practicability of installation: The product should only be installed by contractors trained and approved the certificate holder.
Thermal performance:
When installed at the appropriate thickness, the product can enable roofs to
meet or improve on U values for existing building regulations.
Condensation risk: The
product has a water vapour resistivity approximately 306 MN.s.g-1.m-2, but the
risk of interstitial condensation will depend on the roof construction and
should be assessed for each project.
Adhesion: The product bonds sufficiently
to slate and clay tiles Weather tightness: The product will contribute towards
the roof covering resisting the passage of water, wind-blown snow and dust into
the interior of the building.
Behaviour in
relation to fire: The product has a class 1 surface spread of flame rating
and may be used in suitable roof constructions.
Durability: The durability of
the product is satisfactory and should remain effective for at least 20 years.
Full BBA Certificate produced on request.
Continued benefits
and features...
- Normally applied in one-two days
- Very low thermal conductivity not
achieved by conventional materials
- With stands wind damage well in access
of 100 miles an hour
- No dust and grit caused by chafing
slates and tiles (cleaner air)
- Saves pounds on heating bills, up to 80%
reduction in heat loss
- Helps to eliminate condensation
- Protects expensive items for atmospheric
changes that cause damage
- Improves efficiency of PV inverters in
the loft space
- Creates a warm roof at the top of the
building allowing loft floors to be boarded
- Insulates cold floors in cellars
- Insulates walls
- Helps with sound proofing especially in
flight paths
- No gaps that cause draughts/loft
conversions
- No harmful odours and gasses
- Sets in minutes
- No freezing pipes in the area of the
loft or insulated area
- Closed cell to stop insects making nests
- Perfect for loft conversions because no
gaps under plaster boarding
- Closed cell with a vapour barrier but
air tight to reduce condensation which contributes to mould and mildew
- Increase strength in wall lining systems
and no settling and sagging in wall cavity situations
- Extremely light weight and very strong
in rigidity
- Controls indoor air quality
- No inhalable fibres are emitted
(Fibreglass)
Enquires for a free
survey contact
Urban Energy UK LTD
3 Deans Farm Buildings
Phillips Lane, Salisbury Wilts
SP1 3YP
Freephone 0800 232 1624
3 Deans Farm Buildings
Phillips Lane, Salisbury Wilts
SP1 3YP
Freephone 0800 232 1624
High efficiency heat and lighting from Urban Energy
High efficiency electric heating systems for homes and
business!
The future of central heating in the UK will be based around
highly efficient, slim line electric units. Urban Energy install the Dimplex
heating range that offers the same experience as gas central heating yet with
far greater controllability and lower running costs.
The Dimplex LPC range enables the user to control room
temperatures at the press of a button and are the natural evolved replacement
for the somewhat archaic storage heaters found in many UK properties. This new
technology offers an experience like has never been imagined. Each LPC features
an on-board thermostat, with built-in transceiver that can operate wirelessly
with a wall-mounted remote control.
Optional wireless remote control can be provided which can
operate one or more heaters. These state of the art heaters enable LPC
convectors communicate through radio frequency to provide whole home comfort.
High efficiency LED lighting for homes and business!
Replacing inefficient halogen bulbs within your home or
business with low wattage efficient LED bulbs can significantly reduce
electricity use and expenditure.
Roughly 15% of a domestic household’s electricity expense is
via lighting and for businesses this ratio of expenditure is even higher.
Traditional halogen lamps although very popular are a very
inefficient light source. A 50W halogen bulb actually uses up to 75W of power,
due to the transformer. They also have a very short life span meaning that
regular bulb changes are required.
Urban Energy installs “Halers H2” lighting systems, which
are designed to retain all of the positives of a halogen system, with none of
the associated drawbacks. For instance at only 7.9W it uses approximately
1/10th of the power of a halogen (50W) installation. These bulbs are efficient,
durable and have a 7-year guarantee.
Urban Energy offers both internal and external lighting
solutions to both homes and businesses. Call our office today to arrange an
appointment with one of our surveyors.
***Come and join us on Saturday 28th April for our Family
Fun Day at our new Eco Barn at Stratford-sub-Castle***
For further information about Urban Energy products and
services:
Call: 0800 232 1624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Website: http://www.urbanenergy.org.uk/
Urban Energy Electrical ltd
Urban Energy Electrical Ltd has assimilated over 40 years of
experience of all aspects of electrical installation and design.
All electrical work is undertaken to the highest standard,
and fully in accordance with the guidelines set out by the Institute of
Electrical Engineers (IEE) and the 17th Edition Electrical Regulations BS7671
(2008).
Urban Energy Electrical Ltd is proud to have built up the
high profile client list including a large domestic client base, local
businesses, schools, churches and hospitals all of which receive and benefit
from our service range.
Urban Energy Electrical Ltd offer a first class professional
service where customer care is our number one priority. We understand that
communication is key to offering a first class service. Our in house customer
liaison team ensures that every client has a designated administrative officer
who will take ownership of the work. This means that clear concise
communication will occur at all times between the Urban Energy office and you
our valued customer.
Urban Energy Electrical Ltd offers:
- Free friendly advice
- Extensive experience
- Professional and reliable service
- Free no obligation quotations
- Careful and clean installation
- Excellent aftercare service
- All domestic, commercial, agricultural and industrial installation, repair and maintenance
- High quality Solar PV installations
- Periodic inspection reports for landlords and businesses
- Portable Appliance Testing for domestic and business premises
- Fire alarm and emergency lighting installation, repair and maintenance
- Specialist church lighting, heating and power design#
***Come and join us on Saturday 28th April for our Family
Fun Day at our new Eco Barn at Stratford-sub-Castle***
For further information about Urban Energy products and
services:
Call: 0800 232 1624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Website: http://www.urbanenergy.org.uk/
Come and meet the Urban Energy team face to face!
Urban Energy - Green Solutions
Urban Energy has earned a reputation as the south’s leading
renewable energy specialist. This has been achieved by ensuring that from the
initial point of client contact we offer 1st class customer service and care.
We only install products that lead the way within the
renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and
ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality
assurance.
Our experienced surveyors can carry out a free, no
obligation survey of your house or business that can help you save thousands of
£’s per annum. We have our own fully qualified installers, electricians and
plumbers who oversee every aspect of every installation.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system to
either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With
our in-house electrical and plumbing division it is our promise to you the
customer that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our
number one priority.
Come and meet the Urban Energy team face to face at the
following locations/events:
Wednesday 28th March
Saturday 31st March
Saturday 31st March
Sunday 1st April
For further information about Urban Energy products and
services:
Call: 0800 232 1624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Website: http://www.urbanenergy.org.uk/
***Come and join us on Saturday 28th April for our Family Fun Day at our new Eco Barn at Stratford-sub-Castle***
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
UK Government Loses Court Appeal
The government has lost its appeal against a
judge's ruling that its cuts to solar power subsidies were illegal,
suggesting thousands of homes and businesses will now be able to claim the
higher payments.
Three court of appeal judges unanimously rejected the appeal
from Chris Huhne, the secretary of state at the Department
of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), who said he would be taking the
case on to the supreme court. "We want to maximise the number of installations
that are possible within the available budget rather than use available money
to pay a higher tariff to half the number of installations," he said.
The decision to prolong the uncertainty that has seen the
number of solar panel installations fall since 12 December and was immediately
condemned by opponents of the cuts. Green party MP Caroline Lucas said:
"Having lost twice in the courts and been roundly humiliated over the
shambolic handling of solar policy, it is absolutely beggars belief that Huhne
is planning to appeal to the supreme court."
The government announced proposed cuts to the solar feed-in
tariff payments in October but in December, a high court judge ruled that
the government's handling of the cuts was "legally flawed", after a
challenge by a coalition of solar installation companies and Friends of the
Earth.
On 19 January, the government said that if it lost the legal
case, it would fund the higher rate payments for any panels installed by 3
March, which would affect about 3,700 homes and businesses. A DECC spokeswoman
said: "We totally appreciate the uncertainty in the solar industry and
hopefully the 3 March date will provide some certainty."
DECC's legal fees have cost taxpayers £58,000 so far, though
this does not include the costs of their opponents, which the appeal court said
DECC must also pay.
The court of appeal refused permission for Huhne to seek a
hearing in the supreme court, but this does not prevent the secretary of state
going directly to the higher court. He has 28 days to lodge permission to
appeal. Some campaigners have suggested this continued uncertainty may reduce
the number of new installations, and therefore reduce the number eligible for
the higher feed-in-tariff if the government ultimately loses its case.
John Cridland, director-general of the CBI, said: "The
judgment should be used to draw a line under this saga, which saw the
government scoring a spectacular own goal."
Gaynor Hartnell, chief executive of the Renewable Energy
Association, said the rejection of the appeal prevented a precedent being set
which would allowed the government to make retrospective policy changes in
future. "The government is well aware that it would be incredibly unwise
to reduce payments to renewable energy producers after they had commissioned
their projects, as it knows what immense damage that would do," she said.
The judgment stated: "The question [is] whether
parliament conferred a power [to DECC] to make a modification with such a
retrospective effect. It did not."
The cuts proposed in October – from 43.3p per kWh of energy
generated to 21p – prompted a furious backlash, with the main complaint being
the speed of the changes, which were designed to come into effect just six
weeks later, on 12 December. Critics also drew attention to the fact that the
consultation did not end until 23 December – over a week after the changes were
proposed to take place.
In December, a cross-party group of MPs said in a strongly
worded report that the reductions were "clumsily handled", had
threatened jobs and could have dealt a fatal blow to the scheme, because the
changes required homes to meet the C-rated energy efficiency standard before
becoming eligible for the solar feed-in tariff.
Urban Energy
Urban Energy are delighted that nearly half the population
would like to install renewable energy technologies; what worries us is the
lack of awareness surrounding it. To bridge the Green Gap it’s essential we
continue to educate consumers and break down some of the myths surrounding the
Green Deal, energy efficiency and microgeneration.
Urban Energy has earned a reputation as the south’s leading
renewable energy specialist. This has been achieved by ensuring that from the
initial point of client contact we offer 1st class customer service and care.
We only install products that lead the way within the
renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and
ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality
assurance.
We understand that introducing a renewable energy system to
either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With
our in-house electrical and plumbing division it is our promise to you the
customer that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our
number one priority.
For further information about Urban Energy products and
services:
Call: 0800 232 1624
Email: info@urbanenergy.org.uk
Website: http://www.urbanenergy.org.uk/
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