Why Choose Air Source Heat Pumps for Your Care Facility?
Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) are ideal for retrofit care home projects or sites with limited outdoor space. They extract heat from the air – even in sub-zero conditions – and use it to efficiently warm water and radiators throughout your facility.
Better yet, they directly support compliance with the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) new environmental sustainability standard, which encourages care providers to reduce their environmental impact and adopt low-carbon practices.
They can help your care home:
- ✅ Cut fuel bills and reduce emissions
- ✅ Install with minimal disruption
- ✅ Improve resident comfort with zoned control
- ✅ Align with ESG strategies and CQC goals
The Benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps for Care Facilities
For Residents
- Comfortable, even heat: Warmth without hot/cold fluctuations
- Quiet operation: External units are designed for ultra-low noise
- Summer cooling options: Reverse-cycle models can provide active cooling
For Care Providers
- Ideal for Retrofitting: No boreholes needed; external unit fits in small yards or roof space
- Lower Upfront Costs: Especially suitable for budget-conscious upgrades
- Quick Installation: Most systems installed within a week
Sustainability and Cost Savings
- High efficiency: Heat pumps deliver up to four times the energy output for every unit of electricity consumed—reducing your dependency on gas and oil.
- CQC alignment: The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has now issued a quality statement on environmental sustainability, urging care providers to:
“Understand any negative impact of our activities on the environment, and strive to make a positive contribution in reducing it and support people to do the same.”
Our renewable systems directly support this standard through:- Low-carbon infrastructure
- Measurable carbon reductions
- Improved environmental health outcomes
- Future proof for ESG compliance: Whether you’re seeking investment, tendering for public contracts, or preparing for CQC inspections, acting now puts your organisation ahead of regulatory change.
- Long term financial benefits: Reduce operating costs, avoid penalties from future emissions targets, and benefit from asset uplift through energy-efficient systems.
Trusted by
WeCare care facilities, Midlands
Client Brief
The care home group’s board was committed to introducing renewable energy across their estate to reduce operational costs and align with their long-term sustainability strategy. Their objectives were twofold:
- Future-proof their portfolio against regulatory and energy market risks.
- Reduce energy bills, particularly from high gas and electricity use.
Our Solution
The properties ranged in age from 40 to over 100 years old, with a complex mix of extensions and varied heating and hot water systems. Replacing the radiators throughout the 100 fully occupied resident bedrooms would have caused significant disruption.
To minimise intervention while achieving energy savings, we designed a system using:
- 2 x 12kW Vaillant Air Source Heat Pumps
- 2 x 400L Hot Water Cylinders (HWCs) to meet domestic hot water demand
- Integration with an existing large Solar PV array, allowing the care homes to offset heat pump electricity consumption with self-generated power
This approach focused on supplying hot water independently of the legacy heating system while leveraging solar generation to improve operating efficiency.
Project Success
✅ Aligned the site with CQC’s environmental sustainability quality statement and future net zero targets
✅ Delivered a low-carbon hot water solution with no disruption to residents
✅ Avoided invasive radiator replacements
✅ Improved the efficiency of the existing PV system through strategic integration
Our approach – A full-service solution tailored to you
- Our sales team will discuss your project, finding the ideal solution for your unique situation.
- Our team of in-house building services engineers will work with you to design a system which delivers for your buildings inhabitants, complies with existing standards, and is cost effective.
- Our installation teams will be on hand to deliver your system, with a breadth of experience delivering complex installations.
Why choose Better Planet?
- Our understanding of heat pumps: We have been installing renewables since 2006 and have installed over 1,000 projects. We work with a range of manufacturers which allows us to identify the best solution for your unique building.
- Our understanding of standards and regs: We work closely aligned to various standards and planning regulations, and can work with you to ensure that your building complies.
- Single point of contact: We consult, design and install your solution, so you won’t have to engage with multiple suppliers. Our offering means it’s easier manage your project.
- We care: At Better Planet, we believe that delivering innovative energy solutions goes beyond technology – it’s about building partnerships. As a family-owned business, we care deeply about the success of every client and every project. Our team is committed to working closely with you to understand your unique challenges and goals, tailoring our approach to ensure each project is a success. With Better Planet, you’ll find a partner who genuinely values your vision and is invested in helping you achieve sustainable, impactful results. From the initial consultation to project completion, we’re by your side, offering guidance, expertise, and a commitment to excellence that you can rely on.
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