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A Victorian home, which has had its carbon emissions reduced by up to 80 per cent is to be launched today.
The council-owned property in the London borough of Camden was fitted with a range of energy efficiency devices, which have significantly improved its energy performance.
Emissions from the terrace house, which is situated in a conservation area, have been cut from 20 tonnes a year to 3.8 tonnes a year, claim the borough and partners Sustainable Energy Academy (SEA).
The cuts have been achieved by installing extensive insulation in roofs, floors and walls, by draught proofing the residence, including photovoltaic panels on the roof and a heat exchange ventilation system.
According to the council, the home is one of 4.4 million in London which were built before 1919 and have twice the carbon emissions of homes built to current regulations.
But, to the home's new residents, who will be chosen from the council housing waiting list, the financial savings will be the most impressive.
John Doggart SEA chairman, told the Building website that as well as boosting the home's value by six per cent, the improvements would help the residents save £1,000 in fuel bills.
The will be open for public tours every Sunday from 2pm to 5pm until October.
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