Electrification of Heat Demonstration Project - winning bids
Updated 20 December 2021
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1. E.ON
E.ON will install 250 innovative heat pumps along with a range of innovative secondary technologies, such as thermal stores, to suitable homes in Newcastle. By seeking to understand how heat pumps could appeal to more consumers, the project will demonstrate that heat pumps are one of the smart, personalised and sustainable solutions that will help us in meeting the challenge to move away from fossil fuels and combat the climate crisis.
Contract value: £3,900,000
2. OVO Energy
OVO Energy has been chosen to lead the Zero Carbon Heating trial to demonstrate a practical and low-cost solution to creating zero carbon homes in the UK. The trial gives 250 pioneering customers the opportunity of installing up to £15,000 worth of technology and energy efficiency measures in their home, in return for participating in the research and monitoring aspects of the project.
Contract value: £4,190,000
3. Warmworks
The drive towards a zero carbon future will bring fundamental change in many areas of society; not least the ways in which we heat and power our homes, moving away from gas and other traditional methods and transitioning to renewable technologies – the growth and development of heat pump systems will be a critical part of this process.
This project will see Warmworks installing 250 innovative heat pumps in a range of households across South East Scotland. They will be provided free of charge in return for participating in the research and monitoring aspects of the project. The project aims to understand how participants perceive the performance of different types of heat pump and what challenges may be faced by households who want to switch away from traditional gas central heating to a renewable heating system.
Contract value: £4,620,000