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25a Worcester Street
KIDDERMINSTER
DY10 1ED
9920-7959-0442-1400-1040
8 January 2023
Energy rating and EPC
This property’s energy rating is G.
For more information on the property’s energy performance, see the EPC for this property.
Recommendations
Recommendation | Potential impact on carbon emissions |
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Replace tungsten GLS lamps with CFLs: Payback period dependent on hours of use. | Low |
Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit. | Medium |
Introduce HF (high frequency) ballasts for fluorescent tubes: Reduced number of fittings required. | Low |
In some spaces, the solar gain limit in criterion 3 of ADL2A 2010 is exceeded, which might cause overheating. Consider solar control measures such as the application of reflective coating or shading devices to windows. | Medium |
Recommendation | Potential impact on carbon emissions |
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Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing. | Low |
Recommendation | Potential impact on carbon emissions |
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Carry out a pressure test, identify and treat identified air leakage. Enter result in EPC calculation. | Low |
Some glazing is poorly insulated. Replace/improve glazing and/or frames. | Low |
Consider installing an air source heat pump. | High |
Consider replacing HWS with point of use system. | Low |
Property and report details
- Report issued on
- 9 January 2013
- Total useful floor area
- 35 square metres
- Building environment
- Heating and Natural Ventilation
- Calculation tool
- G-ISBEM Ltd, G-ISBEM Standard, v17.0, SBEM, v4.1.d.0
Assessor’s details
- Assessor’s name
- David Thursfield
- Telephone
- 0121 4295188
- david@nrgmatters.co.uk
- Employer’s name
- NRG Matters
- Employer’s address
- 16 Lightwoods Hill, Bearwood, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 5EA
- Assessor ID
- EES/008115
- Assessor’s declaration
- The assessor is not related to the owner of the property.
- Accreditation scheme
- Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd
Other reports for this property
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- Report number
- 0930-7959-0443-1800-1044
- Valid until
- 7 January 2030