The government is funding a ground source heat pump as part of its nationwide campaign to reduce carbon emissions.
The Minister of State for Energy and Clean Growth, Claire Perry MP, recently visited Cornwall-based Kensa.
Joining the heat pump manufacturer at its facility at Mount Wellington Mine, Perry announced that Kensa’s ground source heat pumps will be funded by the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive scheme and Energy Company Obligation scheme, which aim to reduce carbon emissions.
She noted that it is the only technology to receive this joint funding, due to its “long-term benefits with low running costs”.
Simon Lomax, Managing Director of the Kensa Group, said: “By singling out our technology, the government is recognising our long-held view that ground loops represent vital national infrastructure and are worthy of exceptional support.
“Ground source heat pumps provide the lowest cost, lowest carbon heat and should emerge as the default choice for off-gas properties.”
Perry also heralded the UK as a world leader in green economy, and called for continued government investment in renewable heat if the country is to meet its 2050 targets for cutting carbon emissions.
Pictured L-R: Kensa’s Contracts Director Matt Trewhella, Kensa’s Operations Director James Standley, Rt.Hon Claire Perry MP, and MP for Truro & Falmouth Sarah Newton.
