District heating: low-cost green scheme
District Heating is a distribution system of insulated pipes that takes heat from a central source and delivers it to a number of domestic or non-domestic buildings. Take a look at our biomass and ground source heating solutions.
Biomass
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A centralised boiler is used to provide heat in the form of hot water or stream to a number of buildings, using a network of pre-insulated pipes. Wood chip or wood fuelled heating offers housing schemes the lowest cost form of heating in comparison to oil, LPG, electricity and, sometimes, mains gas. The non- domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) also makes biomass an attractive option |
Benefits: biomass district heating
- Increased savings: woodchip can deliver heat at between 1.5 - 3.5p kWh, versus oil or LPG at 5p kWh and electricity at 12p+ kWh.
- Attractive payback: receive RHI payments for up to 20 yrs, with a good return on investment of between 5%- 25%.
- Ability to integrate: biomass can integrate with your existing system (gas boiler or electric fire) fulfilling space, under floor and water heating requirements at higher temperatures.
- Reduced environmental footprint: great for your corporate social responsibility and reputation.
- Green credentials: helps differentiate from competitors and makes it easier to gain planning permissions.
Installations of district heating schemes cover a wide range of properties, including social and low cost housing, new housing developments, and existing groups of closely located properties.
Talk to one of our industry specialists today: 01823 669 137
Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs)
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Social landlords and developers around the UK have realised the full potential of ground source heat pumps, and their ability to provide reliable, long-standing heat and hot water to their commercial properties. By using a system of heat pumps, water pumps, controls and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping, a building can turn heat from the ground into a natural energy source. |
Benefits: GSHP district heating
- 20yrs commercial RHI payments: excellent return of between 10% and 25%, with a payback period of approx. 5 years commercially.
- Higher control & efficiency: 100% individual zone control, heating and/or cooling, increasing occupant comfort and net system energy efficiency.
- Significant savings: Up to 50% savings compared to conventional heating system running costs.
- Integral HVAC and DHW: production of heating, cooling, industrial hot water and even pool heating with a single installation.
- User friendly: fully automated systems, which are controlled by simple thermostats.
- Clean and safe: no fuel required and no flames or smoke generated – you can say goodbye to storage tanks and exhaust gas ducts.
- Reliable: durable system lasts over 50+ years thanks to proven and well-known technology, with little to no maintenance.
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