Residents on the Joys of a Carbon Neutral Flat

THE residents of London’s first zero-carbon block of flats today described life

in the capital’s greenest homes.

The award-winning BowZED block supplies power to its residents through solar panels and wind turbines, ensuring it has no overall impact on carbon emissions.

Residents of BowZED, located in Bow, said living there was comfortable and cheap as well as ethical.

Hot water and back-up heating are provided by a single wood pellet boiler.

Surplus energy created is sold back to the National Grid.

Tudor Hopkins, 32, said: “Its initial charm was its location but there are huge benefits of living here.

“I have a monthly electricity bill of Pounds 10. It is so warm because of the solar panels and I hardly ever turn my central heating on.

“I bought the flat for Pounds 210,000 two-and-a-half years ago and it is now worth Pounds 280,000 but I will never sell.” He said the only downside was the boiler, which needed regular maintenance..

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