The Energy Service provided support to replace the existing heating at Bridgend Resource Centre with low carbon alternatives.
Summary
Bridgend Resource Centre is a modern adult social care day centre offering therapeutic treatments and community support. With consistent year-round heating demand for the swimming pool, underfloor heating and excellent thermal insulation, the site was well-suited for a low carbon heating retrofit. In 2024, the Energy Service provided financial and technical support to Bridgend County Borough Council to replace the existing gas boilers with a high-efficiency air source heat pump system.
Our support
Feasibility and technical advice, funding application support, and strategic guidance on system design and integration with existing building controls.
Technology solution
- Replacement of one 400 kW and two 79 kW natural gas boilers.
- Installation of a 320kW air source heat pump system.
- Integration with existing Trend Building Management System (BMS), MVHR, and zoned heating controls, and solar PV.
- Underfloor heating maintained for therapeutic comfort.
Investment
- £799,111 funded through the Local Authority Low Carbon Heat Grant.
Impact
- Estimated 734 tCO₂e lifetime carbon savings.
- Improved control and efficiency through upgraded BMS, reducing heating and ventilation operating hours.
- Elimination of £6,000 annual gas standing charge.
- Maintained comfortable indoor temperatures for therapeutic services.
