flagship home jean roberts royal borough of kensington and chelsea
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Flagship HomeJean Roberts
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Why - demographics
• Type of properties
• Tenure
• Transient population
• Fuel poverty
Why – demographics (cont)
• Often seen as rich borough but 2 wards in 10% most deprived
• These were drivers behind the project
Flagship Home
A 19th century house and 21st century energy efficiency technologies combine to deliver reduced carbon emissions, lower fuel bills and affordable housing in the heart of London
Aim
• Refurbish an existing HMO to high standards of energy efficiency
• Provide affordable accommodation
• Demonstrate the project to other landlords
The Project
• Typical Victorian terrace property in Knightsbridge
• Conservation area but not listed
The project
• In poor state of repair
The Project
• Failed to meet RBKCs current Fitness Standards
The Project
• Applied for EST Innovation Funding
• Feasibility study
• Discussions agreement with landlord
Feasibility Study
• Aim
– To show private landlords it is possible to refurbish a building in a practical, cost effective way which reduces energy consumption and could save money in the long term.
Feasibility study - scenarios
• Minimum measures and costs to meet Standards
• Incorporating energy efficiency measures and additional costs
• Cost effectiveness
Feasibility study – cost effectiveness• New roof extension
• Self contained basement flat
• Funding (EEC, local authority)
• Solar hot water heating
Technology - measures
• Measures were chosen that would benefit landlords most in terms of saving money and being easy to maintain
• Package of measures that took an integrated approach to:
– Reduced heat losses;– Provide efficient, controllable heating;
Technology – fabric measures
• Insulated dry lining
• Roof insulation
• Glazing
• Basement floor
Technology – fabric measures
– Heating and hot water
– Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
– Lights and appliances
Outcomes
• Refurbishment will significantly reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions eg:
– Energy costs expected to fall by 67%– CO2 emissions expected to be cut by 63%– NHER increase from 3.0 to 9.0
Affordable Housing
• HMO contains 19 bedsits
• Accommodation for 36 tenants
• Four units let to key workers on affordable rents
Marketing Campaign
• Events – London Landlords’ Day
• Media (Guardian, Newsnight)
• Open days at house– Launch– Professionals– Residents– Schools
EST case study
• Making private rented housing energy efficient – The Flagship Home case study (CE192)
– http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/flagshiphome/flagshiptourgeneral/flagship_interactive_tour.asp
Contact details
Jean Roberts
Private Sector Energy Officer
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Tel: 020 7341 5673
E-mail: [email protected]