Residents in the Scotswood area of Newcastle-upon-Tyne will soon get heat and hot water through a new district heating scheme thanks to a combined heat and power (CHP) system.
The Scotswood Energy Centre will supply constant heat and hot water to the 1,800 residents of the 66 hectare, 'new-build community' through a network of pipes, eliminating the need for individual gas boilers. The scheme aims to reduce carbon emissions by up to 35% and lower residents' energy bills.
The scheme is a joint venture between E.ON and the New Tyne West Development Company (NTWDC).
“The beauty of district heating schemes like this is that it builds energy efficiency into the very foundations of new homes, making Scotswood a prime example of an energy efficient community,” said Head of Community Energy at E.ON, Jeremy Bungey.
NTWDC is redeveloping Scotswood and its development director, Duncan Bowman said:
“An energy centre serving a site of this scale will be the first of its kind in the north, demonstrating the ambition and environmental responsibility being applied to this project. This is another important step forward in the transformation of this neighbourhood into a vibrant and sustainable community where households will enjoy reduced fuel bills.”
The energy centre boasts a bespoke pressurisation set from the GaardPress SpillPress range designed and manufactured by Smedegaard Pumps. In addition, there are two InLine energy efficient inverter driven pumps made by the same company.
An abattoir used to sit on the Whitehouse Road site where the energy centre is to be built. Work should begin this Spring.