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Social Landlords in Scotland

VolkerLaser have been improving the energy efficiency of the UK housing market for over 15 years. As a Green Deal Approved Installer our work is carried out to the highest standards as set out in PAS2030. With the capacity, experience, expertise and ability to undertake both large and small scale insallations we are able to work closely with our clients to exceed their expectations.

Energy Efficiency Services

VolkerLaser can provide:

  • Assessment of Stock Energy Efficiency Ratings
  • Forecast models to meet current standards SHQS / EESSH
  • Expertise and access to a range of funding including ECO and GHCS
  • Develop a programme of works to carry out upgrade stock to meet standard

Initial Assessment of Stock

VolkerLaser can carry out EPC's on your stock to determine the current energy efficiency ratings. We can then use this information to determine the current levels of compliance with EESSH.

We can work with you during the process to ensure minimal disruption to your residents.

Forecast models to meet EESSH standard

VolkerLaser utilise advanced software to prepare models to determine the cost required to increase energy efficiency in order to achieve the necessary EE ratings.

Reasonable Measures

Using the below list of reasonable measures VolkerLaser will model the most cost effective measures to install first:

  • Condensing boilers
  • Loft insulation top-up
  • Double/secondary glazing
  • Floor insulation
  • Heating controls
  • Compact fluorescent lighting
  • Storage heaters
  • Solid wall insulation

Additional Measures:

Where EE ratings cannot be met using reasonable measures VolkerLaser will model the feasibility and costs of installing additional measures:

  • Air/Ground Source Heat Pumps
  • Solar PV
  • District Heating Systems
  • Heat Recovery units
  • Advanced Insulation technologies

Access to Funding

VolkerLaser have access to various streams of funding and when modelling works will ensure the cost of the works is offset against the funding that can be obtained.

VolkerLaser can assist with applications for Green Homes Cashback Scheme.

VolkerLaser have strong relations direct with utility partners to provide ECO funding.

Develop Programme of Works

VolkerLaser will work with you to ensure a programme is in place that works with your capital programme to ensure maximum efficiency and low cost.

Understanding Energy Efficiency Standards for Social Housing

The Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH) has been developed to help improve the energy efficiency of the social housing stock in Scotland.

The Standard is based on minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Energy Efficiency (EE) ratings. These are shown on the EESSH ratings table and vary depending on the type of property and the fuel used to heat it. A suite of retrofit examples has been developed to support the new standard, these are accessible in the landlord area. They show reasonable measures which landlords can install in dwellings to help meet the required ratings. Please note that these are examples, as landlords will know their stock best.

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