Coleraine homes heated for just £5 per week

Loguestown Green Coleraine Development includes 53 homes with a

turn-key specification. It secured an A Grade in its Energy Performance

Certificate assessment, the standard used to measure energy use and carbon dioxide emissions, and it is estimated that homeowners will be

able to heat their houses for as little as 5 per week.

The development was designed by Caraman Limited, During his visit Minister Poots, said: "My department is committed to tackling climate change and reducing the levels of carbon emitted in Northern Ireland. I am heartened that the building industry is taking the challenge seriously and recognises the important role it has in shaping a clean and green future for everyone.

"Energy efficient homes are significantly cheaper to manage and the

increasing number of innovations entering the market presents all

homeowners with an opportunity to gain financially and environmentally."

The development was specifically designed to meet the high industry

standards implemented across the United Kingdom to achieve 'total

eco friendly status'. In addition to high performance insulation, the

houses feature triple-glazed windows, electricity generating solar

panels, wood burning stoves and rainwater recycling capabilities.

Explaining the importance of green design, General Manager Alan

Shields of Caraman said: "There is a demand for the construction

industry to become much more eco friendly in their pursuit of lowering

carbon emissions. From solar panels to rainwater recycling features,

developers in Northern Ireland have a greater arsenal of materials and

techniques they can use to ensure homes are insulated to the highest

possible standard."

The development has also been awarded the title of Best Eco

Development from warranty specialist, Construction Register

Limited. Adrian Kearney, Founder of Construction Register Limited,

who will be providing the 10 year Structural and Latent Defects

Insurance for the homes in the Development added: "This is an

indication of our ability to face the challenge of reducing our carbon

footprint in Northern Ireland. The use of renewable energy technologies

helps to put sustainability at the heart of modern living in a real

and meaningful way. I have every confidence that the sector will rise

to the challenge of emulating the standards set by Loguestown Green

Coleraine Development."