Social housing: net zero progress report - quarter 2 2024

Project Title: Net Zero Heat Demonstrator

Project Organisation: Langstane Housing Association

Technology Type(s): ASHP, Solar PV, Battery Storage, EWI

Location(s): Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Council and Tomintoul, Moray Council

Grant Value: £262,992

Completion Date: Projected March 2025

Project Headline: Project involves installing clean heating systems and fabric first measures to 14 properties in Aberdeen City and Moray

Project Description:

The project involves works to the following properties in Tomintoul and Aberdeen:

• 12 semi-detached, terraced and 2 storey flatted properties in Tomintoul will receive ASHPs, solar PV and battery storage.
• 1 gas-heated semi detached property in Aberdeen will receive an ASHP, EWI, solar PV and battery storage.
• 1 electric storage heated end-terraced property in Aberdeen will receive an ASHP, solar PV and battery storage.

The project has been specifically designed to reach tenants who have inefficient and carbon intensive heating systems, maximising the potential for energy bill savings while reducing tenants’ reliance on fossil fuel. To ensure tenants can optimise the efficiency of their systems, a robust handover and end-to-end tenant support will be provided.

The project is intended to produce learnings on the impact of installing clean heating systems in Langstane’s properties and evaluate the impact on tenants’ energy bills and how easily the tenants’ can operate their new systems.