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Brighton development adopts ground source heating to create green houses
10/07/09
A development in Brighton is adopting an "innovative" ground source heat pump system to help it cut carbon emissions and energy bills. Ocean Heights, which overlooks Brighton Marina, will save around 15.4 tonnes of CO2 a year compared to standard developments by using the green technology, developer Stiebel Eltron said.
Ground source heat pumps work by extracting solar energy stored in the ground or in the air. Up to 75% of the power needed for heating and hot water at Ocean Heights will be supplied using the system.
Stiebel Eltron South East's specification manager Neil Jimpson said: "When you consider heating is responsible for almost half of UK energy use and carbon emissions, it becomes evident how important heat pumps are in helping the UK go green."
According to the Energy Saving Trust, installing a ground source heat pump for a detached residential property typically costs between £7,000 and £13,000. A pump that provides 100% of heating and up to 50% of hot water could save around £1,000 a year compared to an electric system, as well as seven tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Home owners looking to improve the energy efficiency of their property with a heat pump, loft insulation or other measures can find recommended tradesmen with Rated People.
