Local councillors and housing operators were recently given the chance to take a closer look at the progress being made on 19 net zero homes being built in North Norfolk.
Broadland Housing is constructing the homes at Northrepps, with each featuring a range of features to maximise their energy efficiency and minimise demand. All have an enhanced insulated timber frame, triple glazed windows, air source heat pumps and air tightness, with mechanical ventilation, as well as heat recovery to minimise energy demand. The homes also have photovoltaic solar panels on their roofs, which should generate enough power over a year to offset the estimated electricity usage for the average occupancy of each home.
Broadland Housing Chief Executive, Michael Newey, explained: “The technology we are installing here will make these homes fuel efficient and reduce the energy bills for the new tenants as well as fulfilling our ambitions set out in our corporate strategy to reduce the environmental impact of the new homes we build.”
Of the homes, which are due for completion in spring 2024, eight will be affordable rent and two for shared ownership. The remaining nine will be for open market sale, with the proceeds from these then used to subsidise the affordable homes.
