Nottinghamshire school heat-pump upgrade pairs cleaner heating with classroom comfort
Public estates · England
By Net Zero News · Published 18th October 2026
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School has received heat pumps and associated heating improvements through a project delivered by Nottinghamshire County Council. A £200,000 Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme grant contributed to the £551,056 project.
Project status: Delivered project — new case report
What changed
The works combined new radiators, upgraded pipework and a building management system with underfloor heating in the hall. Salix’s new account also highlights a practical design issue: the potential effect of heat-pump noise on neighbours. A specially designed enclosure was introduced to reduce operational noise while maintaining equipment performance. Lower energy bills are anticipated, but the report does not provide measured financial savings.
Key project takeaways
Budget for heat distribution, controls and enabling works alongside the heat pump itself.
Address acoustic constraints and everyday building use early in design.
Why this matters
School estates teams should assess comfort, noise and heating controls alongside carbon savings. Allowing for distribution upgrades and acoustic measures early can help avoid disruption and unexpected costs during installation.
Source: Salix Finance ↗ · Original announcement: 16th October 2026