Heat Pumps

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

Video: introduction to heat pumpshttp://www.planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/heat-pumps-an-introduction.html

Heat Pumps– the basics

An introduction to heat pumpshttp://www.planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/heat-pumps-an-introduction.html

How do heat pumps work?

Different types of heat pumps

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!

Air source Ground source Water source

Heat Pumps – Renewable Heat IncentiveGenerating 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/energy_mix/renewable/policy/incentive/incentive.aspx

Heat pumps – Benefits and MythsWhat 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 don’t work in colder climates

• heat pumps are very noisy

• Heat pumps have negative effects in the environment

Heat pumps – ChecklistAre heat pumps suitable for your community?

• Site suitability – insulation, heating system, …

• Heating requirements

• Fuel displaced

• Land/Building owner permission

• Planning permission

Heat Pumps – Case studiesNorth West Case Study – Barley village hall heat pump and PV

UK Case Study – A heat pump for a community building in Woolfardisworthy