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John & Kitty’s Cosy Cottage Upgrades

Find out how John & Kitty improved their insulation and heating system to save over £300 a year on their energy bills.

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Kamilla and Duncan’s Whole House Renovation

Kamilla and Duncan renovated their whole Victorian Terraced House, installing many energy-efficiency measures.

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Kirk Goes Fully Electric with a Heat Pump

Kirk replaced his old gas boiler with a heat pump, saving money on energy bills and going fully electric.

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Solar, Heat Pump & Battery Storage: Matt’s Eco-System

Read how Matt’s heat pump installation went, implementing a system including solar and battery storage too.

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Chris and Catherine’s Green Cottage Evolution 

Over a decade, Chris and Catherine’s heating and solar power upgrades have made their cottage cosy, efficient and increased their energy independence.

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Hugo and Mary’s House Extension with a Heat Pump

Hugo and Mary’s experience extending their Victorian property with insulation, glazing and an air source heat pump.

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Katherine’s Smart Switch to a Greener Home

In 2022, Katherine transformed her flat using a handful of retrofit measures. Her sustainable journey resulted in a more comfortable home using an air source heat pump, internal wall insulation, triple-glazing and more.

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Rachel’s Journey to a Low Carbon Home

Rachel and her husband began their eco-friendly home renovation in 2021 with guidance from Futureproof, focusing on low-carbon solutions like external wall insulation, solar panels, and an air source heat pump.

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First-time buyer Roy Renovates his Bungalow in Southville

Roy and his partner purchased their family home back in 2016. A few years later they decided to renovate and completely transform it. They installed a heat pump, cavity & wall insulation and new secondary glazing on all their windows.

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Simon & Rah transform a Victorian mansion into a net-zero living space

Rah and Simon transformed their family’s forever home into a model of energy efficiency, aiming for net-zero targets despite initial challenges. Overcoming objections, they set a legal precedent to install solar panels, paving the way for self-generated electricity.

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Alastair & Helen’s Energy Efficient Home

After previously retrofitting their previous home, Alastair and Helen were driven to have their new home running as cleanly as possible. They installed solar panels, a battery, heat pump, new radiators, a smart hot water cylinder, and an EV charger.

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Mike & Mandy’s long term retrofit

Since purchasing their 1960’s bungalow in 2015, the couple has changed the internal layout to include a conversion of a carport, installed an air source heat pump, solar PV and battery storage. The windows, doors, and insulation have also been improved.

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Hemma’s heat pump reduced her energy usage

Hemma and her partner Tim embarked on a comprehensive renovation project at Hillside Road. The project included the installation of an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) and involved extensive DIY efforts, including, underfloor heating, new windows, and additional insulation.

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