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HEAT PUMPS FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS

Housing Associations are under increasing pressure to follow government legislation in order to reduce emissions, whilst keeping residents comfortable and safe.

Energy efficiency is vital in these houses due to the lower income of many tenants, with many people having to choose between food or warmth. Renewable energy can be especially effective in these scenarios due to the reduced fuel bills and increased reliability of ground/air source heat pumps. It also stops the risk of broken gas boilers, no heating or hot water and long engineer callouts.

For any social housing project, switching to renewable energy technologies reduces energy consumption and supports the government’s sustainability targets.

Safe Heating

Heat pump systems is a safe and compliant match for social housing, particularly high-rise buildings and the opportunity to replace gas combi boilers. Heat pumps use non-flammable technology, so they are a safer alternative to fossil fuels and flammable refrigerants.

Control

Replacing heating systems like direct electric and storage heaters offers a level of control that residents will have wanted. Heat pumps will also reduce running costs and save money on electricity bills due to the huge improvement in efficiency.

Ensuring tenants understand the reasoning behind a change in their heating – whether a replacement of an existing heating system or a brand new development – is an important part of the process. Severn Valley Renewables are happy to be involved in educating tenants to the benefits of switching to a renewable energy system.

Savings for Tenants

Studies and case studies have shown that tenant fuel bills are expected to reduce by 30-50% a year, with savings around £150 for bedsits and £500 for houses.