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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