Fighting fuel poverty in social housing - Case Study - 2017

Portsmouth City Council turns to Dimplex Q-Rad as part of sustainable retrofit of social housing.

Published: 27 June 2017 Category: Case studies

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Fighting fuel poverty in social housing - Case Study - 2017

Published: 27 June 2017 · Category: Case studies

Portsmouth City Council turns to Dimplex Q-Rad as part of sustainable retrofit of social housing.

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Case Study Wilmcote House FIGHTING FUEL POVERTY IN SOCIAL HOUSING Portsmouth City Council turns to Dimplex Q-Rad as part of sustainable retrofit of social housing Since 2014, Wilmcote House in Portsmouth, owned and managed by Portsmouth City Council (PCC), has been undergoing major refurbishment as part of the EuroPHit project, retrofitting the building in accordance with Passivhaus principles to ensure ultra-low energy emissions. Built in the late 1960’s using a prefabricated, reinforced concrete panel system; the building was rapidly becoming a poster child for the problems associated with the period’s social housing. Despite being an important part of the local Somerstown community, the building was difficult to maintain and energy inefficient. With just 25mm of insulation and ageing electric heating, residents were finding it prohibitively expensive to stay warm, with many struggling to avoid fuel poverty. Customer Profile: Portsmouth City Council Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire Sector: Social Housing Products: Q-Rad electric radiators Today, it is on track to become a shining example for sustainable retrofit. “We are finding that the cost of heating is reduced and that there is a significant reduction in electricity bills.” Amy Lewis, graduate building surveyor, planned maintenance, Portsmouth City Council An essential provider of affordable living for the local community, Wilmcote house consists of 107 primarily three bedroom maisonettes, within three linked blocks....

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