Woking's low carbon demonstration property is now open and running free tours.
Oak Tree House is an ordinary three-bedroom detached house that has been refurbished to show homeowners how they can reduce their energy use and water consumption. Oak Tree House has three different types of insulation to reduce heat loss and has a condensing boiler and heating controls to provide heat where and when it is needed. Much of the hot water required in the house is provided by a solar hot water system that harnesses the energy of the sun, reducing gas consumption and bills still further.
Energy saving lights and appliances help to reduce the amount of electricity used in the house and a solar photovoltaic system generates electricity from the sun's energy — also now generating around £700 year-on-year!