Energy and water efficiency company - Cenergist has started work on its £1.7m decarbonization solution for the British Geological Survey (BGS) headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire.
The ground-breaking ceremony was attended by the MP for Rushcliffe, Ruth Edwards, who was also briefed on the project, which is a critical part of the BGS’s plan to achieve Net Zero by 2040.
decarbonization solution
Cenergist was appointed to provide the new decarbonization solution by the BGS’s parent body, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Pick Everard created an initial design which Cenergist is turning into a practical detailed solution to convert the current gas-fired heating and hot water system to a ground source heat pump system. The work is expected to be completed by May 2024.
Geothermal energy
BGS Senior Engineering and Geothermal Geologist, David Boon, said, “Geothermal energy is heat that naturally occurs under the ground and is available 24/7 across the UK."
David Boon adds, “This project will demonstrate the deployment of ground-source heat pump technology to decarbonize existing buildings across the public sector estate.”
low-carbon heating
Cenergist supports organizations in both the private and public sectors, including local authorities
Daniel Crow, Head of BGS Estates and Facilities, stated, “This exciting project allows us to blend our observation of the subsurface with leading low-carbon heating.”
Cenergist supports organizations in both the private and public sectors, including local authorities and housing associations to decarbonize their heating systems. As well as the UK, Cenergist also operates in Holland, Spain, and India.
ground source heat pump system
Steve Wilkinson, Head of Commercial Projects, at Cenergist, said, “We are very pleased to start works at the BGS headquarters to support its progressive decarbonization journey. BGS’s goals of being Net Zero by 2040 are ambitious, and installing a ground source heat pump system is a significant step forward in achieving this."
Steve Wilkinson adds, “Cenergist has an excellent track record working with public sector bodies to deliver decarbonization retrofits on time and within budget. We now look forward to completing this exciting project that will future-proof BGS’s headquarters.”
