Why Choose Ground Source Heat Pumps for Your School?
If your school has available land or is planning a new building, Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) provide the highest efficiency and long-term cost savings.
- Helps secure decarbonisation funding – Schemes like the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) fund the installation of ground source heat pumps for schools.
- Unrivalled efficiency and performance – GSHPs cut energy costs by up to 25%, require minimal maintenance, and last up to 40 years—delivering long-term savings and sustainability for schools.
- Provides both heating and passive cooling – GSHPs reduce carbon emissions, meet government sustainability targets, and provide reliable heating and cooling—helping your school achieve its decarbonisation goals without hassle and with minimal impact on the energy infrastructure.
Department for Education recommend GSHPS
Where appropriate, all heat pump installations shall be Ground Source. When a connection to a district heating system is not available.
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🌡️ How Do Ground Source Heat Pumps Work?
GSHPs extract heat from the ground using collector pipes – even in sub-zero temperatures – and transfer it into your building to provide space heating and hot water. In warmer months, they can also support cooling, creating healthier, more comfortable environments for students and staff.
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 x NIBE F1345-60 kW Ground Source Heat Pumps
- 12 Boreholes with a Central Ground Manifold
- 1,000-Litre Buffer Tank for Optimal Performance
- System Protection: Pressurisation Unit, Magnetic Filters, and Dosing Pot
The Results:
✅ Future-Proofed, Low-Carbon Infrastructure
✅ Reduced Energy Consumption and Running Costs
✅ Year-Round Comfortable Learning Environment
✅ 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!
