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Oakes Energy Services has helped Redcar and Cleveland Council move towards its goal of carbon neutrality with the installation of air source heat pumps in community buildings.

The renewable energy systems have been installed as part of a carbon emissions cutting programme that encompasses five buildings in Normanby, Redcar, Dormanstown, Ormesby, Grangetown and Skelton.

A library, community centre and family centre have been fitted with air source heat pumps to produce heating from renewable energy. As part of the wider project managed by Decerna, previously known as Narec Distributed Energy, the buildings also feature solar PV panels

As part of the project, which was funded through Phase 1 of the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, North East-based Oakes has created an efficient hybrid system in which the existing gas heating system is used alongside the air source heat pumps.

The two systems work in tandem with the existing gas boilers used to top up the heat generated by the heat pumps. This approach provides an element of future proofing with the heat pump infrastructure in place ready for when the boilers are removed.

These installations are the latest in a series of renewable energy projects delivered by Oakes Energy Services across the North of England.

Part of County Durham-based PHS, one of the UK’s leading home services companies, Oakes Energy Services provides a range of energy efficient services to commercial and domestic applications. They include designing and installing renewable energy systems which also includes, biomass, district heating and solar thermal panels to reduce energy consumption and cost.

Jason Oakes, Business Development Director of Oakes Energy Services, said “The installation of air source heat pumps together with the solar panels is an important step forward in ensuring Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council can deliver carbon neutrality by 2030. The heat pumps are a proven technology, which will generate renewable energy for its essential community buildings which are enjoyed by local people.

“We’re proud to have worked on this project, which is part of the council’s proactive approach to cutting carbon emissions and improving the environment for the people who live and work in the borough.”

Cllr Louise Westbury, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Culture at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, said: “The completion of the project to decarbonise seven of our buildings will lead to a significant reduction in Co2 emissions of over 55 tons, bringing the Council closer to our aim of a carbon neutral borough by 2030.

“I would like to thank Decerna for managing the installation of the project and AR Power and Oakes Energy for carrying out the works. Their services were delivered in a very efficient and satisfying way.”

Tom Bradley director at Decerna, said: “It has been a pleasure to work with Oakes Energy Services, AR Power, and Redcar & Cleveland Borough council on this project, which has achieved significant carbon savings for the council.”

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