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‘Energy Heritage’ & ‘Renewable Heritage: regarded as best practice projects for improving energy efficiency in historic homes; feature solar-water heating with panels concealed in the valley-gutter roofs.


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Energy Heritage & Renewable Heritage – PDF


Gilmour’s Close: derelict listed tenement converted into new flats, through a low-carbon social housing project; heated by a ground-source heat pump through under-floor heating, and highly insulated to maximise energy conservation.


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Gilmour’s Close – PDF


Energy efficiency & renewables installation in post-War listed buildings: currently exploring the introduction of a Communal Combined Heat & Power system.


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World Heritage Site
United Kingdom
Renewable Energies in the Site
Micro-generation in historic buildings and other renewables installation:
• Hot-water produced by solar panels.
• Ground-source heat pumps.
• Communal Combined Heat and Power systems.
• Solar-Powered Lighting: installed at 250 bus shelters and 50 bus stops.
Michael Sattler
Executive Office for the Coordination of Climate Protection Measures
Email: michael.sattler(at)wien.gv.at
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Dr Osman Benchikh *. Programme Specialist in Charge of Energy and Renewable Energy. Coordinator of RENFORUS project.
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