EPC F...can get to D with a 1.5 kWp south-facing PV system?

[solarcat]

Hi All, before we ask the Client to spend any money on a new EPC assessment..do you reckon there is any chance they can get to D if they fit a 1.5 kWp system (nice south-facing roof)?

 

[provr6]

I don't know the answer I'm afraid, but it would be interesting to know how many points you can get for a PV installation per KW.

I would doubt that they could get from F to D. The biggest points are gained by having gas central heating as I understand it. Good insulation, double glazing etc all help but are not worth as many points.

 

[babba]

Its a joke gas central heating giving the biggest points. The instability of this whole sham is not real, as for the question I would not think pv would bring you a D from pv alone, why dont you tweet Greg the twit, come to think of it he wont know, he cant even do simple maths...we need a copy of EPC for dummys..

 

[Eco Deal]

4 kw solar pv adds only a few points.

What about adding energy bulbs ?? thats easy

 

[solarcat]

Hi All,

Thanks for the suggestions so far
already have energy saving bulbs, modern storage heaters and double glazing, and that's about all that can be done. It is not suitable for cavity wall insulation, nor roof insulation. It also cannot have gas connected ( heating & cooking is all electrical)
it really is a joke that gas adds a lot of points to the EPC rating, then it's more about spending less for heating than actually about saving energy...a 1.5kW PV system would supply about 80% of this house's day energy needs

 

[babba]

Just get it in before april..

 

[Eco Deal]

YES the option above may be better idea

 

[SolarCity]

YES the option above may be better idea

Which is a bit depressing, I'm sure most will agree.

 

[babba]

Try acid with prozac working for me at the mo.... I can see a lot of people sitting on their hands very soon...DEPRESSING is an understatement..

 

[solarcat]

Unfortunately can't do before April as it's waiting for planning...

 

[Earthstore]

Why do you need planning?

 

[solarcat]

Flat roof, conservation area

 

[Earthstore]

The rules have changed for conservation areas, covered this recently with the help of Ted and Bruce, so I had to point out to my local planners that you no longer need planning for PV because of the highway rule.

However you still need planning because it is a flat roof so will be higher than 200mm,
You could always mount it flat, then go for planning after, you could just beat the EPC deadline, although there is a risk ...
Just a thought

 

[babba]

Earthstore can you post new or not so new regs regarding conservation areas..?????

 

[Earthstore]

Earthstore can you post new or not so new regs regarding conservation areas..?????

I have just tried to find the link that Ted posted, but I can not find it, sorry.
If Ted reads this maybe he would be kind enough to repost it.

 

[babba]

Thanks for trying...

 

[solarcat]

Thank you all,

yes if there is any chance of finding that link it would be great, I'll start looking for it online

 

[babba]

What Is Retrospective Planning Consent? How Do I Apply?

try this link on retrospective planning if you install you can apply after install worth a look...

 

[methley]

It does depend on the property's permitted development rights also. Mine had them removed so still needed planning.

 

[BruceB]

Methley, It would be interesting to know which permitted development rights were removed, because PV permitted development rights come under 'Part 40' of the relevant Act. For a great many people when permitted development rights were removed in earlier planning permissions, Part 40 did not exist, therefore it was not listed in the rights removed, therefore when it was introduced everyone benefitted from it because it had never been removed.

Solarcat, You want SI 2011/2056

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order 2011