Ground source heat pumps offer an efficient, low-carbon way to heat and cool new homes, boosting energy ratings and cutting costs for housing developments.
What are you looking for?
We're proud to partner with GTC the UK's largest installer and operator of last-mile utility networks, to offer a cost effective zero carbon heating solution for large housing developments.
The benefits
The lowest carbon heating solution for new homes
No extra strain on the energy grid
Ground source heat pumps use half the electricity capacity of air source systems and place the same demand on the grid as gas boilers.Big carbon savings
Ground source heat pumps achieve 80% carbon savings compared to gas, designed to keep you ahead of the Future Homes Standard.Cost effective and hassle free for purchasers
Long-lasting, low maintenance systems delivering significantly reduced operational costs, improving energy efficiency and property value.No external noise or visual impact
Quiet and discreet, ground source systems are tucked away neatly inside the property with no outdoor unit.
The solution for house builders with grid constraints is here
Looking to deliver sustainable homes without extra grid headaches? Kensa’s Networked Ground Source Heat Pumps, are the game-changing heating solution you’ve been searching for.
Why choose Kensa?
- Grid-friendly: No need for costly grid upgrades – our solution needs no more capacity than gas.
- Cost-effective: Matches the price of air source heat pumps with added long-term savings.
- Zero-carbon: Hit sustainability targets with ease while reducing operational costs.
- Hassle-free integration: Installed seamlessly alongside other utilities for maximum efficiency.
See how our innovative partnership with GTC delivers heating solutions that cut costs, emissions, and complexity.
Deliver future‑ready, low‑cost heating from day one.
Smart, efficient comfort built in.
Engineered for long‑term performance– Real‑time optimisation helps keep running costs low for new homeowners while maintaining high comfort standards.
Integrated as standard – Pairing Kensa heat pumps with Passiv Smart Thermostats gives developers a smart‑heating solution with no additional hardware requirements.
Turn flexibility into savings – New homeowners can benefit from Passiv’s Greener Grid Payments, providing additional value by supporting a greener national grid.
Strategic Partner : GTC
GTC is the UK’s largest installer and operator of last mile multi-utility networks and a key strategic partner of Kensa for large new build developments.
Inspired Villages
Developing luxury later living communities in suburban and rural locations across the UK.
Acorn Blue
An independent developer installing ground source solutions in their bespoke new build property developments.
Willmott Dixon
One of the UK's leading property developers, building properties in a sustainable and responsible way.
Churcham Homes
A premium house builder focusing on building the highest quality homes.
Shropshire Rural Housing
A Housing Association that aims to provide quality properties in rural areas and has been rolling out ground source heat pumps into their housing stock.
Case studies
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Low-carbon heating network powers 114 new homes in South Wales
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The Millfield Green Village in Caddington
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California Meadows, Longhurst Group
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Bristol City Council: Ashton Rise
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Affordable, low-carbon heating at Tewa Banks, Arrowtown, New Zealand
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South Western Housing Society, Tuckers Close
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Ice Works Apartments, Worcester
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Luxury new build housing development – Churcham Homes
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Netherfield, Probus
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Llwyn Eirin, Denbighshire
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Shropshire Rural Housing, Llanymynech
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Flagship Group, Fressingfield
We've completed many housing development projects. Discover our process in our case studies.
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How do heat pumps work in housing developments?
Kensa’s networked heat pumps connect multiple ground source heat pumps through underground pipework, creating a scalable, cost-effective solution. The solution supports the move from gas heating to low-carbon energy, future-proofing new properties.
The system works year-round by absorbing renewable heat and delivering it to individual homes.
Housing Development
News
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Future Homes Standard: What it means for new homes - and why Kensa and GTC are ready
The Future Homes Standard has been published, setting a clear direction for how new homes in England will be built and heated. Here’s what it means - and how Kensa and GTC are ready to help developers get ahead.
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Bristol breaks new ground with low carbon development
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Counting the Capital Costs of Carbon
