Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) provide the ability to make use of the natural heat below the earth. This heat can be used in place of traditional boilers to heat radiators, underfloor or warm air heating systems and hot water.
A new hydroelectric plant at Rydal Hall opening earlier this year is contributing to the Diocese of Carlisle becoming carbon neutral in its use of electricity across all of its properties.
Andrew Geens has been Head of Certification at CIBSE for nearly 5 years. He is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of CIBSE (FCIBSE) as well as being a registered EPC and DEC assessor. Prior to this Andrew was Professor of Building Services Engineering at the University of Glamorgan and has contributed to many research papers within the industry. Andrew’s interests in the sector include: indoor air quality, energy efficiency and low energy design in buildings; which have been demonstrated through his teaching, research and consultancy in both the UK and mainland Europe.