Keepmoat Housing Trial
How high-efficiency shower technology reduced water and energy use, without compromising the resident experience
Keepmoat invited Kelda to take part in a housing trial to evaluate the performance of its Air-Powered™ shower technology within homes delivered in partnership with Sheffield City Council.
The aim was simple: to assess whether significant reductions in water and energy consumption could be achieved while maintaining the shower experience residents expect.
The trial formed part of a wider programme of housing evaluations, alongside similar projects with Barratt Homes, Cala Homes and Vistry, helping build a growing evidence base for high-efficiency shower technology across the UK housing sector.
The Challenge
Reducing operational carbon emissions and improving water efficiency are becoming increasingly important priorities for housing providers and developers.
However, many conventional water-saving showers rely on restricting flow, often resulting in a poorer user experience and lower resident satisfaction.
Keepmoat wanted to explore whether it was possible to achieve meaningful resource savings without compromising comfort.
The Solution
Kelda’s patented Air-Powered™ shower technology was installed within selected trial properties.
Unlike conventional low-flow or aerated showers, Kelda creates large, warm droplets using inspired by aerospace fuel injection principles. This enables significantly lower water consumption while maintaining a powerful, full-coverage shower experience.
The trial monitored both resident feedback and the potential performance benefits of the technology.
Trial Highlights
8.3/10
Average Kelda shower experience rating.
64%
of participants said “saving water and money when showering is important”.
Up to 55%
less water and energy consumption compared with conventional showers.*
(*independently verified)
Recognised within SAP & RdSAP
The only shower recognised within the UK’s building energy assessment methodologies.
Barratt Homes resident -
“Very positive experience and prefer it to standard showers. Feels like the water warms up quicker and is much easier to use than other showers.”
Why It Matters
Trials like this demonstrate that improving water and energy efficiency doesn’t have to come at the expense of resident satisfaction.
For developers, housing associations and local authorities, technologies that reduce operational demand while maintaining a premium user experience can play an important role in delivering more sustainable, future-ready homes.
With independent verification from the Energy Saving Trust and recognition within SAP and RdSAP methodologies, Kelda provides housing providers with confidence that its performance is supported by recognised testing.
Looking Ahead
Housing developers are under increasing pressure to reduce operational carbon emissions while delivering homes that people genuinely enjoy living in.
Kelda’s growing programme of housing trials continues to demonstrate that better engineering can help reduce water and energy consumption without asking residents to compromise on comfort.
As the housing sector moves towards higher-performing, lower-carbon homes, technologies that make sustainability feel effortless will become increasingly important.
Retrofit trial participant -
“Particularly liked the dial, very clear and easy to use.”
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