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If you would like to make energy improvements in your home but are not sure where to start, then SEA can help. The SuperHome network, created by SEA, is made up of older homes across the country which have been updated to improve their energy efficiency. Almost all of these properties are open to the public and you can get great advice and guidance from the homeowners.

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Jacobstow, Cottage Farm

House Summary

Owner(s): Paul Sousek

House Type: 17th century farm house, organic farm working to eliminate the use of all fossil fuels

Carbon saving: 70%

Measures installed:

  • Double glazed windows
  • Cavity wall insulation
  • Loft insulation
  • Low energy lights
  • Solar security lights
  • Old oil combination boiler, but only used for backup
  • 5kW wind turbine (planned) - grid connected
  • 480W photovoltaic system - grid connected
  • Wood-burning stove -  all wood comes directly from the farm
  • 40tube solar water heating
  • Heat store powered by solar tubes, wood burner and excess electricity from wind turbine. Used for water and also for space heating, utilising existing central heating circuit
  • Rayburn wood stove
  • Own bio-diesel produced from waste vegetable oil for a family car, Land Rover and tractor
  • Water from borehole

Photos and Flythroughs

Cottage Farm, Jacobstow

Upcoming events

Information re Openings - Sun 19th Sept & Sun 3 Oct.
Cottage Farm is an organic sustainable farm raising native breeds and selling fresh produce locally and nationwide. It is powered by renewable energy with almost no use of fossil fuels, having reduced its carbon emissions by 70% so far (as assessed by the Cornwall Sustainable Building Trust for Superhomes), but aiming at carbon neutral living and farming. We are also actively engaged in the Transition process.
Visitors will be able to see and ask questions about:
  • the various energy saving steps taken
  • the various methods of renewable energy generation employed and its benefits
  • the organic farming methods, localised sustainable food production and carbon free deliveries of Cottage Farm fresh meat boxes.
  • We may also discuss the SuperHomes charity and Transition Movement and its contribution to increasing local resilience in North Cornwall.
  • Attendance level will be limited to 15 participants, so it is essential to book.
Please use the links below and book online for the date you wish to attend.

N Cornwall, Jacobstow

September Jacobstow N Cornwall Open House & Farm Tour Free Event
Date: Sep 19, 2010
Address:
Available Spaces: 9
Register Online

October Jacobstow Open House & Farm Tour Free Event
Date: Oct 03, 2010
Address:
Available Spaces: 1
Register Online

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