Including the closely related term heat pumps.
… with delivery of our work including our house-building programme, public realm works, maintenance of parks and open spaces, delivery of housing services, social care and a wide range of other services. Case study: Installing an air source heat pump at Dalmain Primary School. Page 18 Climate Emergency Action Plan 2024 10 The impact of local actors on emissions Energy consumption in homes…
… Sector Decarbonisation Fund, works have been carried out to replace gas boilers, install solar panels and improve insulation and lighting in adult education centres, community centres and schools, delivering an estimated carbon saving of over 300 tonnes a year. Climate Emergency Action Plan 2024 18 Case study: Installing an air source heat pump at Dalmain Primary School Dalmain…
… Primary School was the first school in Lewisham to replace its old gas boiler with a new air- source heat pump. Air source heat pumps use heat from the air to generate heating and hot water, helping support the transition away from greenhouse gases. Gas used in school buildings is the largest contributor to the Council’s carbon emissions (27%), so moving away from gas boilers and to more…
… sustainable sources of energy is key to cutting carbon emissions in the borough and moving towards net-zero. As well as being a great example of retrofitting in practice, the installation of the air-source heat pump provided the opportunity for pupils at the school to understand more about the Climate Emergency and how new technology and infrastructure can help tackle these challenges. Climate…