44 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
ELECTRIFICATION IN ACTION T e Llanrumney development in Cardiff is an example of how social landlords can successfully deliver low-carbon, aff ordable homes while maintaining operational simplicity and long-term performance. T e scheme, completed in July 2025 by Cardiff Community Housing
Association (CCHA), includes 12 newly built homes, which are expertly designed to address fuel poverty and decarbonisation targets. A key objective for the CCHA was to achieve EPC A ratings across each
property by ensuring the provision of energy-effi cient homes which are futureproofed against rising energy costs and ever evolving standards. To achieve this, an all-electric solution was specifi ed, combining high heat retention (HHR) storage heaters and hot water heat pumps, alongside roof- mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels. Each home is fi tted with between fi ve and eight HHR storage heaters, which
store energy during off -peak periods and release heat gradually throughout the day. T ese effi cient units provide tenants with the opportunity to reduce peak electricity demand and to be compatible with time-of-use tariff s. In addition,
built-in smart controls allow residents to manage comfort, helping reduce unnecessary support callouts. Hot water is provided by heat pumps, which extract heat from ambient air
to produce domestic hot water. T is reduces electrical demand while off ering a familiar, low-maintenance solution well suited to social housing environments. T e solar PV panels installed on each property further reduce each property’s reliance on grid electricity. All 12 homes in the scheme achieved EPC A ratings, delivering tangible
benefi ts for residents through lower running costs and improved comfort, off ering social housing landlords a practical, scalable blueprint. It clearly demonstrates how proven electric heating and hot water technologies can deliver compliance, tenant satisfaction and long-term sustainability, helping social housing providers futureproof their stock, while supporting the UK’s transition to net zero.
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Anyone can have a go at using the new tool by heading for
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