Energy-efficiency
Now’s the time for energy-efficient living
Energy-efficient, low-carbon living is good for lots of reasons. And, now with energy prices on the rise, there’s an even bigger reason to move to a modern, energy-saving new home.
While we can’t do anything about energy prices, we do make sure that every Keepmoat home is designed to be as energy efficient as possible. In fact, a new build home is 57% cheaper* to run than an old one. So, moving now is a great way to beat the energy price rise.
We can make energy-efficient living work for you, plus protect your pocket and the planet.
Did you know?
Homes are energy rated (just like your fridge) from A to G, so you can see exactly how energy efficient your home is. At Keepmoat Homes, 98% of all homes built in 2021 were EPC B or better. Typically, 58% of existing homes have an efficiency EPC rating of D-G**.
On average, a Keepmoat home is £473.57 cheaper on heating, lighting, and hot water costs, saving 14,371kWh of energy and reducing emissions by 2.5 tonne of CO2. This is two-thirds less carbon emissions than an average home of an equivalent size† and more than 50% better on costs.
How do we do this?
- We use modern efficient insulation to keep heat in
- We fit high performance double glazing, letting heat in and keeping cold out
- We install modern, efficient boilers to help save energy
- We put in the latest A+ energy rated appliances to reduce energy and water use
- We provide dual control heating to regulate the heating, both upstairs and downstairs
- We set the thermostatic mixing valves in baths and showers to the most efficient temperature for energy saving
- We design our homes to make the best use of natural light to reduce the need for electrical light
- We use LED light bulbs and spotlights that use much less energy than incandescent bulbs
- We provide smart energy meters so that energy budgets can be set‡
- We provide our customers with helpful tips on energy-saving
Being more energy efficient helps you to reduce emissions, dramatically lower your households carbon footprint and protect our planet too. Plus, with an average selling price of £165,000 we make buying a new, energy efficient home accessible to first-time buyers.
Search our developments today and find an energy-efficient home near you.
Figures are based on past energy-use data and cost savings may vary based on type of energy used, consumer usage and fluctuations in the price of energy.
* Source: Annual Household Energy Spend | Zero Carbon Hub
** Source: Greener, Cleaner, Cheaper | HBF
† Source: EPC data collected from homes sold in 2021 | gov.uk
‡ Smart meter in-home displays requested from energy provider
