| Environmental issues and rising energy costs have placed domestic fuel efficiency at the heart of the debate on climate change and into the government's legislative documents covering the conservation of fuel and power.
The apartments at the Sawmill development on Dock St. Hull have been designed to maximise the efficiency of heating and hot water systems. In a subterranean basement, highly efficient, centralised heating equipment pumps hot water throughout the building. A sophisticated heat exchanger allows each apartment to draw off the exact amount of heating or hot water it needs at precisely the time it needs it. This not only eliminates the need for wasteful storage but also provides an extremely safe method of heating and hot water generation - gas leaks and carbon monoxide poisoning risks are all but eliminated.
One of the benefits of using an efficient heating system are lower fuel costs - a mid floor apartment in the block typically costing around £190.00 per annum for heating and domestic hot water (figures taken from approved SAP 2005 assessment software). Ground and top floors might expect this figure to be around £210.00 per annum.
The government uses the 'SAP 2005' method of assessing the fuel costs and environmental impact of a new dwelling and rates it A to G (A being described as very energy efficient with lower running costs, G being the worst). Every apartment within the Sawmill development achieves a 'B' rating - a well above average rating and just a few points away from the highest rating available. |
