đź“š Why Air Source Heat Pumps for Schools?
With rising energy costs and increasing pressure to meet Net Zero targets, schools must embrace smarter, more sustainable heating and cooling solutions. Air source heat pumps offer highly efficient, low-carbon alternatives to traditional fossil fuel systems—helping reduce emissions, lower running costs, and create healthier learning spaces.
The Benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps for Schools
đź’¸ Financial and Practical
- Lower upfront costs: Compared to ground source systems, ASHPs require less capital investment, making them ideal for schools with limited budgets.
- Minimal site requirements: Perfect for schools without access to large outdoor spaces – units can be wall-mounted or placed in small courtyards.
- Fast installation: Systems can often be installed during school holidays or over weekends to minimise disruption to teaching schedules.
- Reduced bills: Modern ASHPs achieve Coefficients of Performance (COP) between 3 and 4, significantly cutting heating costs.
🌍 Environmental
- Immediate carbon savings: Replacing gas or oil heating systems with ASHPs can cut carbon emissions by up to 50%.
- Support for Net Zero strategies: Ideal for schools looking to make fast progress toward decarbonisation targets, especially where Pubic Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) funding is available.
- No on-site emissions: Contributes to improved air quality and healthier environments for students and staff.
🏗️ Technical and Operational
- Heating and cooling in one system: ASHPs can provide space heating in winter and cooling during warmer months – perfect for modern, highly glazed classroom designs that can overheat.
- Scalable solutions: Whether heating a single building or an entire campus, ASHP systems can be sized accordingly.
- Low maintenance: With fewer mechanical parts compared to traditional boilers, ASHP systems offer easier, lower-cost maintenance.
Trusted by
Little Reddings Primary School, Watford
The Challenge:
Little Reddings Primary School commissioned a new building under a Department for Education project, requiring a sustainable, low-carbon heating and cooling solution to reduce running costs and create a comfortable learning environment year-round.
Our Solution:
- 2 Heat Pumps
- 1,000-Litre Buffer Tank for Optimal Performance
- System Protection: Pressurisation Unit, Magnetic Filters, and Dosing Pot
The Results:
âś… Future-Proofed, Low-Carbon Infrastructure
âś… Reduced Energy Consumption and Running Costs
âś… Year-Round Comfortable Learning Environment
âś… Aligned with DfE Sustainability Goals
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.
Ready to kick off your project?
Our team is on hand to support your school’s project. Organise a free consultation today. We would love to work with you!
