Energy House Labs at the University of Salford is pleased to announce the publication of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Demonstration of Energy Efficiency Potential (DEEP) Project reports.
Fronted by Research Fellow, Dave Farmer, the DEEP project represents the most in-depth case study to date on the impact of fabric retrofit in solid wall houses. Over 16 months, the Energy House Labs team carried out 88 tests on 16 different fabric retrofit scenarios in our Energy House 1, a specially designed testing facility.
This research provides crucial insights into how various insulation retrofitting approaches can reduce heat loss and prevent surface condensation and mould growth. The findings highlight the impact of fabric improvements on heating system efficiency, resulting in enhanced energy savings and comfort.
The DEEP project is one of the UK’s largest research initiatives on the retrofit of solid wall homes, conducted in collaboration with the Leeds Sustainability Institute at Leeds Beckett University and Loughborough University. The results of this study will be valuable for homeowners, policymakers, and the wider construction industry as the UK works toward its net-zero carbon targets. For more information, visit our research repository.