Low energy bill homes to pilot in UK
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British Gas is partnering with home builder Strata and heat pump manufacturer Daikin to launch a low carbon, low energy bill homes pilot.
The trial, which will launch at Strata’s ‘Breathe’ development site in Kiveton, Rotherham in south Yorkshire, will see customers moving into new build homes that have been fitted with a full range of the latest low carbon technology.
solaThese include a 6-8kWh Daikin air source heat pump, 4kWh solar panels, 5kWh battery storage, Hive electric vehicle charger and thermostat.
These items will be integrated into the Hive app, British Gas’s smart home technology brand, providing customers with one-stop visibility and control of their energy usage.
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Catherine O’Kelly, Managing Director at British Gas Energy, comments that rhrough this partnership, homeowners are being empowered with the latest green technology, providing them with more control and transparency over their energy usage.
“We are delighted to have worked with Strata to create a new homes proposition that is not only sustainable, but scalable.
“Our proposition will allow new build development sites to equip their properties with the very best low-carbon technology, meet new legislative requirements and deliver energy-efficient homes that are fit for the future. This is all part of our ambition to energise a greener, fairer future.”
Participants in the pilot will be given a ‘thank you’ from British Gas in the form of access to a fixed rate tailored tariff.
They also will have access to a dedicated British Gas energy manager to help them optimise the technology and keep bills as low as possible, while still meeting their desired comfort levels.
Each home will be fitted with a Hive hub, which connects to the wifi network and acts as the home’s operating system, integrating all the technology.
The customers energy and heat schedules and budget will be optimised by the Hive hub for further savings.
When the customer connects to Hive’s app they will be able to control and maximise efficiency by setting schedules and spending budgets and allowing the hub to help them reduce their bills.
With Strata having several builds under way the company intends to work with British Gas and Daikin to identify more locations to roll out the offering following the initial launch.
