Cernunnos Homes has experience working with housing associations. We realise it is NOT just about installing Solar PV on the roof’s of your properties to earn a profit. We take a more holistic approach, helping you to help your tenants. We honestly believe that together we can help ease the pain of rising energy prices, lower fuel poverty and help your association secure a better financial future – helping you help others. From Solar PV to renewable heating – we can help you find the right technologies for your properties. We will also help with other measures that will save energy rather than generate it!
Measures we can help with:
• Insulation (all types – cavity, roof, floor, pipework)
• Energy Efficient Glazing for windows and doors
• Energy Efficient radiators
• Thermostat timers/heating controls
• Smart Meters
• Renewable technologies ( GSHP, ASHP, Solar Thermal, Solar PV, Biomass, CHP)
• Heat recovery systems
• Flue gas recovery devices
• Mechanical ventilation
• Under-floor heating
• Condensing boilers
• Light controls
• Hot water systems
• Efficient water taps and showers
Co-integration of systems:
Using energy saving technologies in conjunction with renewable energy generating technologies intrinsically makes sense. Why install Solar PV panels on your property only to waste all the electricity that is generated? Why install Solar thermal systems to heat a home and then leave the windows open all winter? That is why Co-integration of energy measures is essential. Insulation before Solar Thermal, Energy saving devices before/along with Solar PV. At Cernunnos Homes we understand this and will talk you through the process. We work with all types of energy saving devices from smart meters to eco-efficient radiators or lighting controls. You really will be surprised by how much difference the smallest of measures can make…
Co-generation of technologies:
Thinking outside of the box and planning ahead can save you a fortune in the end! Many in the renewable energy industry do not realise the potential gains that can be utilised by mixing the technologies available. Installing Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery systems with Ground/Air Source Heat Pumps; using Solar PV to run an electric heating system; or rain water harvesting with grey water systems. Many are easy to install on retro-fit properties and a small bit of forward thinking during the planning stages can save you; your tenant; and the environment a fortune.
One Advisor – One Installer – One Partner:
Cernunnos Homes work with you for the long term. We aren’t just here to consult. We aren’t just here to install. We want to build a partnership. Develop a relationship. We will be with you from the first step and beyond. We believe that by developing a relationship built for the long term, you can rest assured that we can be held accountable for our advice, service and workmanship. By building a partnership we will get to know your association and what you and your tenants need. We want to help you find the right solution for you.
Some Examples:
A Domestic House on Oil: Utilise the Energie Solar Thermal system for heating with the maximum amount of insulation possible. Solar PV can be used to supply the electricity needed by the Energie Solar Thermal system and thermostat and electronic controls can be used to know when the best time is to top up the water tank heating requirements – i.e. during sunny hours when the Solar PV systems are generating the most electricity.
A Domestic House on Gas: Insulation and other heat saving measures. Solar PV for electricity needs with smart meters to inform the tenant about how much energy they are using and on what. You can also look at thermal systems for domestic hot water.
A Block of Flats: Communal Solar PV systems and Solar thermal systems (possibly using the Energie Solar System). Eco efficient radiators for flats that need them and communal areas.
