Low cost, lowest carbon, grid friendly solutions for housing developers

Ground source heat pumps for housing developments

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.


With our exclusive partnership with GTC, we provide cost-effective solutions that require no grid upgrades—making it easier than ever to adopt sustainable heating systems.

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 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

Networked Heat PumpsThis is the master Kensa term encompassing the "Ground Source Heat Pumps" and "Thermal Energy Network" that together make up "Networked Heat Pumps". Networked H...
, delivered in partnership with GTC, are the game-changing heating solution you’ve been searching for.

Why choose Kensa & GTC?

  • 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.

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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.
By installing ground source heat pumps, we’re reducing our carbon footprint, which is a key aim for us as an organisation. By doing this, we’re ensuring that these homes are energy efficient without compromising the living standards of our future customers.
Nick Worboys
Development and Sales at Longhurst Group
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Some of our new build partners and clients

Housing Developers

GTC

GTC is the UK’s largest installer and operator of last mile multi-utility networks and a key partner of Kensa.
Housing Developers

Inspired Villages

Developing luxury later living communities in suburban and rural locations across the UK.
Property Developer

Acorn Blue

An independent developer installing ground source solutions in their bespoke new build property developments.
Housing Developers

Willmott Dixon

One of the UK's leading property developers, building properties in a sustainable and responsible way.
Housing Developers

Churcham Homes

A premium house builder focusing on building the highest quality homes.
Housing Developers

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

Housing developments

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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.

Networked heat pumps
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