| " Residents at Fusion, Linden Homesâ?? flagship eco development in Woking, Surrey, are already reaping the financial benefits of their environmentally friendly new homes by making large savings on their energy bills, as well as doing their bit for the environment." " With systems such as solar panels, harnessing energy from the sunâ??s rays to heat the home, and heat pumps bringing warmth up from the earth, all homes at Fusion make use of the latest cutting edge eco-technology. Along with excellent levels of insulation, double glazing and energy efficient light bulbs, these systems are considerably reducing the homesâ?? dependency on traditional heating systems and ensuring warmth is retained within the home." " Retired business manager Alex Woodward is delighted at the financial advantages of his new home. As a former engineering apprentice and DIY veteran, Alex estimates he has made savings in the region of £600 on his usual energy bills. He comments:" " â??My water bills have been halved and heating costs have decreased dramatically since moving from the old family home last year. Something as simple as the inclusion of a water-butt in the garden to conserve and recycle rainwater makes a big difference given the increasing restrictions during summer. I have a working knowledge of home heating systems and have been amazed at how energy-efficient the condensing boiler and central heating system are in this house." " â??I have witnessed these homes being built, which has enabled me to gain a better understanding of the effort that goes into making them energy-efficient. High levels of insulation appear to be key to this and my wife and I have really noticed the difference in the warmth and dryness of our home.â??" " Using the National House-Building Councilâ??s Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP), the average home scores 75 out
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