EXAMPLE COMPARISON
See how a Tailored Home Energy Technology Comparison works
A short, illustrative walkthrough for anyone at the start of a renovation, retrofit or extension. Here's the kind of clarity you'd get on the technology choices for your home - without the jargon.
This is a simplified illustration for a typical home, not a real customer's report. Your comparison would be tailored to your property, plans and priorities.
How it works
Four steps from a friendly consultation to a clear, tailored comparison.
60-minute consultation
We meet at your home to understand it, your plans, and what matters to you. No formal survey - bring drawings or ideas if you have them, but no problem if not.
We map your options
For each energy function we shortlist the technologies that genuinely suit your home and project - using your existing EPC as a starting point if you have one.
We compare them fairly
Each option is scored on four consistent measures - indicative cost, efficiency, carbon and suitability - with the trade-offs and how the choices interact.
Your tailored report
You get a clear technology comparison to help you navigate your journey with confidence - usually within 4 days. Independent and impartial; we never take referral fees.
Comparing your main-heating options
We picture each option and score it on the same four measures, so you can weigh them up at a glance. Here's a simplified extract for two common choices.
Air-source heat pump
Low-carbon, highly efficient - works best in a well-insulated home.
Traditional mains gas boiler
Familiar and low up-front cost - but fossil-fuelled and higher-carbon.
| Option | Indicative cost | Efficiency | Carbon | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air-source heat pump (air-to-water) | £££ | Excellent | Very low | Strong - with good fabric |
| Mains gas boiler (traditional) | £ | Good | Higher | Familiar, but fossil-fuelled |
| …plus ground-source, air-to-air, oil/LPG and electric options in your full comparison, each scored the same way. | ||||
Illustrative extract. Your report scores every relevant option for your home, with figures tailored to your property.
Every part of your home's energy, compared
Your comparison covers five connected energy functions - and shows how the choices interact (for example, airtightness makes ventilation matter more).
Main heating
Air-source & ground-source heat pumps, air-to-air, mains gas, oil/LPG and electric - sized to your home.
Shown above ↑Hot water
Heat-pump cylinders, direct immersion, instantaneous and combi approaches - with dead-leg and sizing checks.
Active cooling
Air-to-air heat/cool, cooling-only and ducted systems - where summer comfort matters.
Air quality & ventilation
Intermittent extract, continuous MEV and MVHR - critical once a home is made more airtight.
Generation & storage
Solar PV, PV with battery storage, and PV with a thermal store - sized to your roof and use.
Home Energy Tailor's insight
Every comparison ends with my plain-English take on what to prioritise for your home and project - the human, impartial steer an automated tool can't give.
Starting a project? Let's compare your options
From £225, all-inclusive and no VAT - a 60-minute consultation plus your tailored technology comparison report, usually within 4 days.