Social housing: net zero progress report - quarter 2 2024

Project Title: North Heathery Park Heat Pump Retrofit

Project Organisation: Hjaltland Housing Association

Technology Type(s): ASHP

Location(s): Gulberwick, Shetland Islands Council

Grant Value: £52,245

Completion Date: May 2023

Project Headline: This small scale project installed Air Source Heat Pumps and associated radiators to 8 properties in Gulberwick on the Shetland Islands

Project Description:

The properties included a mix of detached and semi-detached dwellings that were originally heated by inefficient and expensive electric boilers with immersion heaters. Tenants had reported the high cost of their expensive heating systems and supported the change to a more affordable, energy efficient heating system.

The project was designed to assist Hjaltland Housing Association with increasing the energy performance of these properties and make a significant social impact on tenants by alleviating fuel poverty by reducing energy bills through the installation of clean, efficient heating systems.

Meter readings were taken when the heating systems were changed so that the performance of the new heating systems can be monitored, and fuel bills compared. Tenants feedback will also be used to monitor the success of the project and inform future potential projects.