Commercial heat pumps


The future of the built


environment – is it heat pumps?


Paul Burnett, head of decarbonisation and energy strategy, Johnson Controls UK&I contends that businesses need to consider heat pump technology in conjunction with other systems to bring about the best sustainability outcomes


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This means they are a viable option for venues like hotels, hospitals, and leisure centres where there is a high demand for hot water at peak times – negating the need to use a gas boiler. The challenge comes in choosing which heat pump model is right for your business. The decision is informed by a myriad of factors - overall economic case, operator needs, health, safety and environmental (HSE) requirements and external factors such as weather. It’s important that businesses work with a partner


who can offer recommendations on the portfolio of solutions available, effectively designing and installing solutions based on the business and building needs. The optimum solution is the one that provides the highest value in terms of cost and efficiency or return on investment (ROI), as well as providing an end-to-end consultancy and service. From initial inception, all the way through to maintenance once installed. Any good solutions provider will be able to support businesses on their efficiency journeys.


Heat pumps are not a silver bullet


Heat pumps are not an all-encompassing solution. Businesses need to utilise this technology in conjunction with other systems to bring about better outcomes. As external temperatures and weather patterns become more unpredictable, wasted energy can be reused in a building by integrating both heat pumps and chiller systems. When there is a demand for heating or hot water, and cooling at the same time, the heat emitted from the cooling process can be extracted and reused for the heating process resulting in additional energy savings. This design is particularly useful for buildings that lack the space to install large scale heat pump and chiller systems.


Collaboration is the future A


gainst a backdrop of spiralling energy costs and the need to show decisive leadership, practical clean and efficient energy measures


have come into the spotlight like never before. The case for sustainable tech is loud and clear. Yet, questions persist around which tools are the most practical, cost effective and within easy grasp.


Delivering ROI


In a world where, according to the World Green Building Council, buildings are responsible for almost 40 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions and the IEA finds they consume at least 30 per cent of energy globally, discussing the solutions


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and establishing a pathway forward is imperative. The UK’s built environment may well be on the cusp of a major revolution. However, the relative newness of these technologies, paired with an ever-expanding green skills gap, has led to a lack of education on the genuine commercial benefits offered by different solutions. So, how do businesses understand which technologies will truly deliver return on investment (ROI)?


Heat pumps for efficiencies


Thanks to the rapid evolution of green tech, heat pumps can now function at higher temperatures.


There’s much to be optimistic about when we consider the success of previous public sector heat pump schemes. With continued investment and buy-in to a wide range of green technologies, we can expand the scale and speed of development, driving up commercial and sustainable benefits in tandem. Heat pumps will be the right solution for some businesses to improve efficiency, drive down costs, and remain on track for carbon neutrality. But to make operations truly future fit and cost-efficient, we need to continually move towards better technologies, deployments, and set points to achieve improved energy efficiency. Buildings can be our fastest and most significant sustainability win provided the right technology is deployed when and where it is needed the most. Tackling challenges, driving down costs and building improvements into an entire operation is at its heart an exercise in collaboration. By choosing a reputable partner to work with, businesses can implement systems across a whole suite of different buildings with different needs, including university campuses and hospitals. Despite the challenges we have an urgent priority to set a new standard through people, technology, and processes. Let’s make sure we don’t let the potential slip away.


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