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Heat Pumps

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

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Heat Pumps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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/energy_mix/renewable/policy/incentive/incentive.aspx

  4. 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 don’t work in colder climates • heat pumps are very noisy • Heat pumps have negative effects in the environment

  5. 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

  6. 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

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