About this project

The Completing the Loop project aims to demonstrate the potential of ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) in social housing and, in particular, those properties that are off the gas network to

• Reduce fuel poverty for tenants and deliver affordable warmth
• Reduce emissions of CO₂

GSHP technology is proven; it is a ‘standard’, commonplace option in other countries (e.g. the USA and parts of Scandinavia). However, there are relatively few GSHP installations in this country at the moment, although there are market developments which are now making the use of GSHP technology viable here in the UK. By working with social landlords and their tenants, this project will show that there is a place for GSHPs in UK social housing in both new build and existing properties. Please also see the project flyer here.

This project is part-funded by the EST’s Innovation programme.