Sustainability Equals Best Value

Published:
July 1, 2022
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Updated:
March 5, 2026

The cost of living is rising, energy prices are the highest in recent history and we are all feeling the pinch….. but there is a solution.

Matthew Abraham
Matthew Abraham
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The cost of living is rising, energy prices are the highest in recent history and we are all feeling the pinch….. but there is a solution.

As part of the FormFive services, we offer viability studies which includes the impact of your project against running costs. Nine times out of ten we can improve running costs by using sustainable technologies. Most designs include the use of better insulation and improved glazing but we feel there are further solutions. Green source energy is widely publicised and the use of photovoltaic systems (PV) is one of many sources for your home or workplace. 

As an industry we promote further steps from the norms such as PV. When we produce building models we look further against better technologies such as:

  • Ground & air source heat pumps
  • SIPS construction methods which have much high performance ratings
  • Removal of gas systems 
  • Reutilisation of rain water 
  • Communal systems to reduce installation and running costs 
  • Management systems to reduce unnecessary usage 
  • Easy to use monitoring systems 

We know what market thinks when quotations are produced ….. “the cost is higher”. We assist this by showcasing the savings made against quarterly bills. Cost upfront can save the pounds in the months and years to come. Imagine if last year you installed PV or upgraded your heating to an air source heat pump, you would feel better it today with the average energy cost increasing by 51% by October 2022. 

In short, upfront investment equals a greener planet and lower running costs to your home or business. 

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