Heat PumpsInformation from factsheet:Technology basics page 1Different types of heat pumps page 1Renewable Heat Incentive information page 1Benefits for your community page 2Myth busting facts page 2Checklist: are heat pumps the right technology for my community? page 3Subregional information and contacts page 4Case studies Video: introduction to heat pumpshttp://www.planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/heat-pumps-an-introduction.html

Heat Pumps the basicsAn introduction to heat pumpshttp://www.planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/heat-pumps-an-introduction.html

How do heat pumps work?Different types of heat pumpsHeat 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 sourceGround sourceWater source

Heat Pumps Renewable Heat IncentiveGenerating a source of income for your community from heat pumpsWhat is the Renewable Heat IncentiveGovernment incentive to encourage the generation of renewable heatOwners of ground or water source heat pumps can make money from heat generated by the systemGuaranteed for 20 yearsRetail price index linkedDoes not include air source heat pumps (presently)New incentive visit the Government website for further information and updateshttp://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 communityProtection against rising fuel pricesMake money for your communityMore local jobsLow maintenance technologyReduce your carbon emissionsImprove community well-beingWhat are the common myths surrounding heat pumpsair source heat pumps dont work in colder climatesheat pumps are very noisyHeat pumps have negative effects in the environment

Heat pumps ChecklistAre heat pumps suitable for your community?Site suitability insulation, heating system, Heating requirementsFuel displacedLand/Building owner permissionPlanning permission

Heat Pumps Case studiesNorth West Case Study Barley village hall heat pump and PVUK Case Study A heat pump for a community building in Woolfardisworthy

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Use the information contained in page 1 of the factsheet through this slideUse the information contained in the page 1 of the factsheet through this slideUse the information contained in the page 2 of the factsheet for this slideUse the information contained in the page 3 of the factsheet for this slideUse the case study Barley village hall heat pump and PV from the CLASP website (North West)Use the case study: Heat pump for a community building in Woolfardisworthy (UK) from http://www.planlocal.org.uk/downloads/group/case-studies/page:2#listTop

More North West examples can be found on page 4 of the factsheets for each subregion available on the CLASP website