Heat Pumps

Video: introduction to heat pumps

http://www.planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/heat-pumps-an-introduction.html

Information from factsheet:

Technology basics page 1
Different types of heat pumps page 1
Renewable Heat Incentive information page 1
Benefits for your community page 2
Myth busting facts page 2
Checklist: are heat pumps the right technology for
my community? page 3
Subregional information and contacts page 4

Case studies
 Heat Pumps the basics
How do heat pumps work?
Heat pumps move temperature from a source (ground, air or
water) to a destination (your community building) in order
to provide heating or cooling. They work in the same way
as your fridge!

Different types of heat pumps

An introduction to heat pumps

http://www.planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/heat-
pumps-an-introduction.html

Air source Ground source Water source

 Heat Pumps Renewable Heat Incentive
Generating a source of income for your community from heat pumps

What is the Renewable Heat Incentive

Government incentive to encourage the generation of
renewable heat
Owners of ground or water source heat pumps can make
money from heat generated by the system
Guaranteed for 20 years
Retail price index linked
Does not include air source heat pumps (presently)
New incentive visit the Government website for further
information and updates
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/what_we_do/uk_supply/e
nergy_mix/renewable/policy/incentive/incentive.aspx
 Heat pumps Benefits and Myths
What benefits could heat pumps generate for your community

Protection against rising fuel prices

Make money for your community
More local jobs
Low maintenance technology
Reduce your carbon emissions
Improve community well-being

What are the common myths surrounding heat pumps

air source heat pumps dont work in colder climates
heat pumps are very noisy
Heat pumps have negative effects in the environment
Heat pumps Checklist
Are heat pumps suitable for your community?

Site suitability insulation,

heating system,
Heating requirements
Fuel displaced
Land/Building owner permission
Planning permission
Heat Pumps Case studies
North West Case Study Barley village hall heat pump and PV

UK Case Study A heat pump for a

community building in Woolfardisworthy