Projects
NEA has a varied portfolio of projects to assess the value of new energy technologies. This includes:
- Install and monitor 35 air-source heat pumps in domestic properties
- Install and monitor 10 multi-fuel burning stoves in domestic properties
- Assess the potential for loft-source heat pumps
- Investigate the social aspects of new energy technologies
- Work with local authorities to establish a policy context for installing micro-generation technologies.
A key theme is to determine the most appropriate technologies to install under a range of scenarios. For example, solar thermal (hot water) will be far more cost-effective (reduced payback period) if it is installed in a family property where hot water use represents a high proportion of the overall fuel bill.
NEA is reporting to Defra on how new energy technologies can be successfully integrated into major grant schemes such as Warm Front. NEA is also working closely with installers, manufacturers and householders to ensure that specifications are correct in order to maximise the benefits from the various technologies.
NEA is not aware of any instances where micro-wind or Solar Photovoltaic technology has been used successfully to reduce the incidence of fuel poverty, but would always welcome such reports.
Community Buildings
As well as work with individual householders, to help bring affordable warmth to community buildings, NEA has published two reports on ‘Energy Efficiency in Community Buildings’ and ‘Funding Available for Improvements to Community Buildings’. We can also highlight the value of microgeneration installations to community buildings through some demonstration projects. You can read about a selection of these in our Microgeneration Review.
If you would like further information on technical issues relating to affordable warmth and energy efficiency, please contact Arthur.Scott@nea.org.uk (Technical manager) or Victoria.Eynon@nea.org.uk (Technical projects coordinator).
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