After Energy Improvements
- Ground source heat pumps
The efficiency of the teaching block was transformed using two Greenstore ground source heat pumps and underfloor heating. Worcester’s Greenstore ground source heat pumps are now efficiently meeting the heating and hot water demands of the single storey English block, enabling the school to significantly reduce its carbon emissions.
The school’s Headteacher said: “The project has provided an excellent opportunity for the school to embrace the environmental agenda and we will look for opportunities to incorporate this into teaching and learning at Coombe Dean. We are looking forward to leading the way in sustainable development and education for our students, staff and the local community.”
To ensure all the students are familiar with ground source heat pump technology, Worcester has provided colourful display boards which detail how the heat pumps work. Worcester is also planning to supply perspex covers for the heat pumps, so students will be able to see inside the pumps while they’re in action.
Efficiency monitors have also been fitted, so the children will be able to see how much energy the heat pumps are providing. As well as the Greenstore ground source heat pumps, this new facility has other sustainable design solutions, such as natural ventilation and lighting, which will not only reduce the school’s carbon footprint, but help to create an open and welcoming environment, which is a pleasure to teach and learn in.
Official energy ratings taken from Energy Performance Certificate
Energy efficiency ratingVery energy efficient - lower running costs Not very energy efficient - high running costs The energy efficiency rating is a measure of the overall efficiency of a home. The higher the rating the more energy efficient the home is and the lower the fuel bills are | Environmental impact (CO2) ratingVery environmentally friendly - lower CO2 emissions Not environmentally friendly - high CO2 emissions The environmental impact rating is a measure of a home’s impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The higher the rating the less impact it has on the environment. |
