Enfield, Co Meath ‘A3’ Deep Retrofit Case Study
KORE case studies offer an inside look at how our Retrofit solutions perform in real-world applications. This deep retrofit was part of the 2020 Better Energy Communities Scheme, coordinated by KORE Retrofit and supported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
How We Achieved An A3 BER
With a Pre-BER (Building Energy Rating) of E1, and a post-BER rating of A3, this deep retrofit project included in the 2020 KORE Better Energy Communities Scheme is now a modern, energy efficient, comfortable and healthy home.
This E1-Rated home had a primary energy rating of 327.99kWh/m2/yr, and 84.73 kg/CO2/m2/yr carbon dioxide emissions indicator.
The post works final results came in at 69.81 kWh/m2/yr for primary energy use and 15.99 kg/CO2/m2/yr for the carbon dioxide emissions indicator, resulting in an overall energy rating of A3. Post works heat loss indicator is 1.9 per m2.
Upgrading Ireland’s Housing Stock
Located in Enfield, Co Meath, this 1980's home was included in the 2020 KORE Better Energy Communities Scheme, part-funded by SEAI, to undergo energy efficient deep retrofit works. The grant provided by SEAI helped fund the energy efficiency upgrades including wall insulation, air-to-water heat pump, Solar PV, and demand control ventilation. KORE Retrofit Ltd. provided project management services, design solutions, technical expertise, quality control services and full grant administration.
Breaking Down The Details
Wall Insulation
100mm of KORE External EPS70 Silver insulation was used as part of a complete STX.Therm Alfa & Beta External Wall Insulation System, achieving a U-value of 0.27W/m2K. Best practice and high quality workmanship ensured that repeating and non-repeating thermal bridges were eliminated or kept to a minimum.
Heating System
KORE installed a 8.5KW Mitsubishi EcoDan air-to-water heat pump system to provide the home with reliable, trouble free, renewable heating and hot water. The existing radiators were upgraded with new low temperature radiators with temperature regulating valves.
Ventilation
KORE installed an Aereco V4A premium demand control ventilation system, designed to ventilate the complete home, providing comfort and air quality.
Solar PV
KORE installed a 2KW JA Solar PV System, including 8 panels and inverter. Generating DC energy and converting it into current AC energy with the help of inverter technology.
The homes use of renewable energy technologies eliminates the use of fossil fuels, reducing their energy bills, and lowering their carbon footprint.
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