Earth Notes: General Bibliography (hampton2023superhub)

• [hampton2023superhub] Hampton, S and Azzouz, L and Fawcett, T and Grunewald, P and Howey, D et al. Energy Superhub Oxford Final Report (accessed 2023-10-10), edition 7, 2023-04, PDF (report) (BibTeX).
  abstract

  Energy Superhub Oxford (ESO) is a GBP41m demonstration project delivering innovation in smart local energy systems. As countries around the world embark on energy transitions to decarbonise their economies, decentralised and digitised solutions are increasingly important in delivering power, heat and mobility to users. Exploring options for smart local energy systems is a key UK priority.
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  [Quote: "ESO set out to demonstrate and test smart heat pump operation combined with time-of-use pricing to reduce running costs. Ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) were installed by Kensa Contracting in 57 social housing properties in Blackbird Leys, an Oxford suburb. A further five GSHPs coupled with heat-batteries were trialled in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire. ... Most tenants were dissatisfied with their previous heating systems (electric storage heaters) in terms of both cost and comfort, used pre-payment meters and were on low incomes. Overall, tenants expressed high levels of satisfaction with their new heating and hot water systems, the installation process, and customer support. Several tenants reported saving up to 50% on their energy bills. General satisfaction with the systems has not been affected by the energy price crisis of 2022-23."]