Reducing Carbon Emissions in Traditional Buildings - Heat Pump Guidance

The Scottish Government has set ambitious targets for achieving Net Zero, a key part of which is transitioning to clean heating for buildings. Air source heat pumps will play a large part in this.

As around 19% of buildings in Scotland are of traditional construction, understanding how buildings of this type can utilise clean heating solutions such as air source heat pumps is critical to meeting Government Targets.

This event will launch new information commissioned by HES on the use of air source heat pumps in traditional buildings. Presentations will be given by the authors of this new information around installing air source heat pumps into traditional buildings alongside HES experts looking at the wider net zero context and considerations related to consents and planning.

For those unable to attend in person, a virtual option using Microsoft Teams is available. The joining link will be sent the week before the event. This event will not be recorded.

This learning session can be used towards your continued professional development (CPD). A certificate of attendance will be issued following participation.

Learning outcomes

You will:

1. Explore new guidance for the installation and use of air source heat pumps in traditional buildings
2. Understand this guidance in relation to net zero targets in Scotland.
3. Understand how this relates to planning and consents
4. Know where to go for further advice, guidance.

Speakers

• Dr Moses Jenkins, Sector Skills Manager, Historic Environment Scotland
• Nathalie Lodhi, Head of Climate Change, Historic Environment Scotland
• Chris Morgan, Director and Architect, John Gilbert Architects
• Sandy Buchan, Building Services Engineer, Max Fordham
• Steven Robb, Deputy Head of PCAS: Historic Buildings. Heritage Planning, Consents and Advice Service, Historic Environment Scotland