Installation of central heating system providing heating and hot water to more than one dwelling in a block, street or larger area.

Monitoring & feedback recommended: Yes

ADVANTAGES

Communal systems can be considerably more efficient than individual systems; potentially very good for multi-occupancy buildings (e.g. blocks of flats, tenements)

CONCERNS & ACTIONS

TECHNICAL (7)

Condensing Plume location
Relation to Building Thermal Performance
Handover to user/s
Maintenance interval and complexity
Complex installation
Complex operation
Personal capacity/Right opportunity

HERITAGE (4)

Detail for Access to services
Listed building consent
Planning consent within conservation area
Planning consent outside conservation area

ENERGY (5)

Increased infiltration
User understanding
Product quality
Installation quality
Commissioning quality

RELATED MEASURES

SERVICES (14)

Heating system Refurbishment
High efficiency gas-fired condensing boilers
Oil-fired condensing boilers
Ground/Water source heat pumps
Biomass boilers
Solar water heating
Micro combined heat and power
Cylinder thermostats
Hot water cylinder insulation
New cylinder
Heating controls (for wet and warm air systems)
Heating Distribution Refurbishment
Pipe insulation
Communal Heat Distribution System and controls

BEHAVIOUR (4)

User interfaces for usability
Provision of simple and clear information
Improving User interest and involvement
Maintenance

Guidance Wheel

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MEASURE: Communal heat generating system