Energy Efficient Homes
Energy Efficient Homes
Gas Fired Boilers
CHP Engine
Contract Value:
£500,000
Client:
Countryside in Partnership
Timescale:
Apr - Dec 03
As part of a wider regeneration project with the London Borough of Southwark, Peabody have built 80 affordable new homes on the Coopers Road Estate in Southwark.
"Environmental concerns were at the forefront of the estate’s design. This development offers an excellent example of sustainable urban regeneration."
Charles Wooldridge, Development Manager, Peabody
The homes, which have been designed with the extensive involvement of residents, are environmentally friendly incorporating energy efficient technologies including combined heat and power providing hot water and heating to all the residents on demand. However initial proposals had put the cost for this undertaking at 10% over the budget. Following a tender and in light of our track record of successfully completing other CHP projects in London for Countryside in Partnership, Vital Energi was appointed to address the cost issue and to offer specialist expertise and input.
Vital Energi prides itself on its partnership approach and its ability to offer solutions capable of dovetailing with those of other suppliers. This project serves as a good example of these capabilities and see’s us working alongside a number of other companies. In fact, whilst Countryside in Partnership managed the construction of the Energy Centre, Vital Energi took responsibility for the installation of the required gas fired CHP engine and worked with their design consultancy (Max Fordham) to engineer the CHP and District Heating Network within budget. This was achieved via the implementation of value engineered underground mains. As part of this mains network, we installed over 750 metres of preinsulated pipe. This pipework also utilised Band Muff fusion welded joints because of their ability to extend the life span of the pipes from 30 to approximately 50 years. What’s more, this technology meant that fewer actual joints and therefore less maintenance would be required.
We also fitted heat meters within the 80 properties covered by the scheme (a mixture of flats and houses), thus enabling accurate measurement of energy consumption against individual users.
Conclusion
Most notably, Vital Energi showed their ability to reduce costs by value engineering whilst still meeting our clients needs utilising innovative products and techniques. Appreciating Vital Energi's obvious skills and knowledge the company was appointed to provide operation and maintenance services on the entire heating scheme.
