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Summary

Russell and Christine Milne have made considerable efforts to cut down their carbon footprint, by retro-fitting their detached, 1960s bungalow. In 2000 they installed a solar hot water system, to cut down on their use of gas, and in 2006 they installed a solar photovoltaic (PV) unit which generates around 2000 kwh per year of electricity. They have room for another PV panel and hope to install a more modern model in time. They have also made sure that their house is fully insulated.

In the garden, the Milnes grow a range of fruit and vegetables, collect rainwater, and encourage wildlife.

Green features in the home

• Roof insulation between roof rafters as well as on top of ceiling boards
• Double glazing on all windows and doors
• Insulation in cavity walls
• Solar thermal system for hot water
• Solar photovoltaic panels to generate electricity
• Long-life bulbs

Green features outside

• 6 water butts to collect water for the garden
• Bee-friendly flowers planted
• Fruit trees and bushes
• Greenhouse and beds for growing vegetables and salad
• Small pond
• 3 compost bins

Energy use

The Milnes pay £15.00 per month for Electricity, charge at 13.6-16.6p per Kwh imported, and will receive .28 pence for each Kwh exported.

Gas is £35.00 per month, both bills paid by Direct debit with no standing charges.

To find out more

To contact the owners for more information about this property, email Russell Milne at rmilne@uwclub.net

Directions

If you are coming by public transport, there is local bus to Fromefiel