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Ground Source Heat Pumps - The benefits

Ground source heat pump systems provide an efficient way of heating with many benefits.

These benefits include:

 Financial benefits

  • 40% saving in heating and cooling costs
  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • Reduced whole life costs
  • Potential grants available

 Operational benefits

  • High efficiency - typically a coefficient of performance (COP) of between 4 and 5
  • Renewable energy available 24/7
  • Low noise levels
  • Less space usage in the building
  • Long system lifespan in excess of 25 years
  • No requirement for on-site fuel storage

Environmental benefits

  • Reduced harmful refrigerant usage
  • Zero on site emissions
  • Reduced use of fossil fuels (zero when used with green electricity)
  • No visual impact

 Legislative benefits

  • Enables clients to meet European and UK legislation
  • Helps compliance with CSR policy aimed at reducing carbon footprint
  • Improves Building Energy Performance Ratings
  • No need for planning permission