Abbey Heating
What we have done already
By optimising use of the boilers, avoiding heating the building when it is closed, we have already reduced our heating bills.
We also use a gas supplier which offsets emissions (brown gas).
What we plan to do
The Abbey is heated by radiators circulating hot water fed from old gas boilers. Emissions from the gas heating the Abbey is the equivalent of 48 tonnes of CO2 per year. It is a big space to heat , with much of the heat rising to higher levels leaving the ground floor cold.
We are looking at the options for electric heat pumps as the main source of heat in the Abbey - ideally Ground Source Heat Pumps. Delivery of heat to the Abbey could be through improved radiator systems or possibly underfloor heating, although this could be constrained by archaeology and impact on the fabric of the building.
Local heating for particular areas could also be considered.
Next steps
Options study in January 2026
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