THE PARISH of St Clement is expected to save around £3,000 a year after replacing its parish hall’s traditional heating system with an air-source heat pump – and officials hope that further eco-upgrades will save many thousands more.
The upgrade forms part of a wider decarbonisation project, which has also seen rooftop solar panels and two public electric vehicle charging points installed at the hall.
Insulation work was carried out before the new heating system was fitted to improve the building’s energy efficiency.
Constable Marcus Troy said the project reflected the parish’s commitment to sustainability and that it would deliver “long-term value for parishioners”.
“By combining a new air source heat pump with improved insulation and a rooftop solar array, we have created a more efficient, lower-carbon building that will reduce energy use and operating costs for years to come,” he said.
Jersey Electricity chief executive Chris Ambler said the utility firm hopes the project will “encourage other parishes to look at how they too can reduce carbon emissions, lower running costs and play a part in generating more locally produced electricity”.
The new heating system was funded by the parish, while the solar installation and electric vehicle charging points were funded by Jersey Electricity.
