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Famous medieval abbey installs energy saving heat pump

Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire, UK, was once home to a community of Cistercian monks. Now the National Trust are installing a ground-source heat pump system to save on energy costs
Famous medieval abbey installs energy saving heat pump

The Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal estate, owned by the National Trust and open to the public for much of the year, is having its heating system replaced by a ground-source heat pump system which will replace the boilers at the estate’s visitors centre.

The new sustainable heating system will help to reduce the estate’s use of fossil fuels now that the LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) boilers are nearing the end of their useful existence.

“We’re really committed to reaching and exceeding our energy reduction target” said General Manager Chris Fowler. “We installed ground source heat pumps at our holiday cottages on How Hill two years ago and have seen the results they can deliver – reducing energy costs and emissions. We’re now looking to bring the same success to the rest of the business.”

The sub-surface loops for the heat pump system will be installed beneath the current overflow car park which the estate is planning to develop into a permanent parking area for use in all weathers. The National Trust has worked with energy specialists to develop the plans for the heat pump system and hopes to finish the project by July 2013 with minimum disruption to visitors.

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Tags: heat pump , Oil , Fuel , Saving
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