Residential Heat Pump Study

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The Residential Heat Pump Study is a three-year study on the commercial-scale demonstration of renewable (thermal energy) ground source heat pumps (GSHPs). Based in the Fairwater master-planned residential community in Western Sydney, the project seeks to establish the business case for industry-wide adoption of using GSHPs to provide residential heating and cooling in greenfield developments.Key resultsThe study demonstrated a number of benefits associated with the integration of ground source heat pumps, including:reduced peak demand and total consumption for grid energyimproved energy performanceeconomic benefits to the developer, residents, and the distribution network service providersimproved urban heat island outcomes.The project delivered a technical and commercial evidence base to show the potential for reduction in electricity network augmentation and the commercial merits of industry-wide adoption of GSHP technologies and systems approaches in residential precinct developments.The study findings emphasise the importance of thermally efficient climate responsive building design, a better understanding of occupant behaviour and energy consequences, precinct-based approaches that encompass technology innovation for a decarbonised future as well as well-designed infrastructure to support the health, well-being and resilience of the residents.

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