In 2023, Scene conducted a pre-feasibility study in partnership with climate charity, Possible, and Camden Council to explore the potential of establishing a low carbon district heat network in Primrose HIll, London. This study focused on assessing the feasibility of upgrading an existing gas heat network that serves approximately 50 properties owned by Camden Council.
Scene conducted a baseline assessment to analyse the energy consumption of these properties and evaluated the condition of the existing heating infrastructure. Subsequently, a technical evaluation was conducted to explore the viability of utilising ground-source heat pumps, air-source heat pumps, and a solar PV system. This assessment aimed to determine the technical feasibility of implementing these technologies. The result of this technical appraisal was a recommendation for a ground-source heat pump powered system supported by a rooftop solar array.
The financial feasibility of the project was defined by the client as achieving cost parity with the existing system in terms of end-user energy bills. It was concluded that this financial feasibility could be attained with the includion of grant funding, covering a percentage of capital costs necessary for the project's implementation. Scene supported the client in appraising the current funding mechanisms available as well as assessing eligibility, before progressing towards further funding application.