Freeman Homes sets a high bar for energy efficiency by partnering with market-leading brands to incorporate advanced renewable energy technologies in their homes. Across Herefordshire, their developments present energy-efficient, EPC A-rated, zero carbon living properties.
The homes feature NIBE air source heat pumps, Viridian roof-integrated solar PV panels, electric car charging points and infrastructure for optional battery packs. The company also employs pioneering timber frame construction, which enhances thermal efficiency whilst reducing both maintenance costs, running costs, and carbon emissions. With these innovations, Freeman Homes empowers homeowners to lead low or zero-carbon lifestyles, ensuring that your home contributes minimally to your carbon footprint.
What is an EPC A-rated property?
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is document that evaluates a building's energy efficiency. It indicates how much energy is used and the amount of carbon dioxide produced, assigning a rating from A to G, with A being the most efficient.
An EPC A-rated property boasts excellent insulation, efficient heating systems, and reduced energy consumption, leading to lower utility bills and a smaller carbon footprint. These homes are not only environmentally friendly, but also provide a more comfortable living environment.
What is a Zero Carbon Living property?
A zero carbon living property is designed to produce zero or even negative carbon emissions. These homes feature innovative energy-efficient designs, renewable energy resources, and high levels of insulation. By reducing their environmental impact, zero carbon living properties play a vital role in combatting climate change and supporting sustainable lifestyles.
Thermal efficiencies
Pioneering timber frame construction offers heightened thermal efficiencies and reduced maintenance compared to traditional building methods. This allows us to use high levels of insulation within roof spaces and external wall cavities. This limits heat loss in the winter and reduces heat gain in the summer, as well as providing excellent sound absorption benefits. We use timber sourced from certified managed forests that are replaced and restored.
Viridian roof-integrated solar PV
Viridian roof-integrated Solar PV panels are used to reduce energy use and lower carbon emissions. We also include the infrastructure to allow you to add 5.0kWh solar battery storage to further reduce emissions and reliance on the National Grid.
NIBE air source heat pumps
NIBE Air source heat pumps are installed in every property, selected for their energy performance and premium build quality. These air source heat pumps offer optimised seasonal performance for low operating costs, with carbon emissions reduced by more than 23 tonnes over 10 years – the same as 30 return plane flights between Heathrow and Madrid.
Underfloor heating for efficiency and comfort
Underfloor heating is installed to ground floors, bathrooms, en suites and cloakrooms, increasing energy-efficiency by more than 30% compared to traditional radiators. A feature our homeowners love, and so do their four-legged friends!
Electric & hybrid car charging
Project EV 7.3 kW electric car charging points are installed in all properties as standard.
Even more energy saving features
Low energy lighting and water-saving appliances and features are incorporated into our homes. Our 'Freeman Choice' range of options and upgrades actively promotes a selection of eco-friendly appliances and technologies, with water butts and garden composting bins included as standard.
