ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES

All domestic properties legally require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) if they are being sold or rented, before they go on the market. An approved assessor produces the report, giving a rating from A-G (with A being the best), to help potential homeowners make informed decisions.

At Grace Homes, our mission is to create an exceptional living environment with features that prioritise energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. We set a high benchmark of achieving EPC A-ratings for energy usage and carbon emissions in all our new build properties, through such additions as photovoltaic solar panels and smart electric car charging points.

For example, all the homes at one of our stunning locations are EPC A-rated, including photovoltaic solar panels on the roof and a hybrid inverter ready for a home battery to store excess generated energy. 

This increasingly popular technology is a cost-effective green option for your home. The low-energy, high efficiency heat and hot water system works by moving heat from the surrounding air into a property. Heat pumps need significantly less energy than fossil fuel-burning traditional heating systems and are known for working well with underfloor heating systems.

These PV panels convert sunlight into electrical energy that can be used to generate power in your property or be stored in batteries. At Grace Homes, these are fitted as standard and scaled to suit the size of your home - an ideal way to supplement your renewable energy supply. 

Battery storage systems are an ideal way for homeowners to save money on their energy bills. Storing the renewable energy your property generates is a great back-up energy source that helps you to control your usage, reduce demand on the grid and lessen your impact on the environment.  

This energy-efficient method provides the ideal choice for new build properties. The controllable heat technology radiates through each room, making your home warm and cosy through those long winter days. They are also known for working well with greener heat sources such as air source heat pumps.  

With increasing numbers of motorists making the swap to electric vehicles in the UK, developers like Grace Homes understand the need to provide EV chargers for their residents. New regulations brought in by the government now ensure that chargers have ‘smart’ functionality, with a data connection to the vehicle. The smart functionality allows for charging when there is less demand on the grid and therefore cheaper, or where more renewable electricity is available.

For those who prefer to take showers instead of baths and use efficient appliances such as taps and shower fittings to develop eco-friendly water-saving measures. At Grace Homes, all our luxury homes come with state-of-the-art taps and shower fittings at conserve water without compromising on functionality.  

Take advantage of ultra-fast connectivity, whether for leisure activities or if you’re working from home. Full fibre broadband is a greener choice than traditional copper cables as it uses light signals instead of electrical currents, leading to a smaller carbon footprint  and bringing energy cost savings. 

Grace Homes developments are designed with green spaces as a priority, with wildlife areas created to enhance biodiversity. With 84% of the UK population living in towns and cities, according to the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change, access to green spaces for exercise and recreation to help people’s wellbeing is vitally important. Having well-managed green spaces that enhance biodiversity and restore nature can bring many health benefits.