Issue details
Keynsham Civic Centre trench heater fans
This project is to reduce the gas demand and
subsequently electricity demand (once the grant funded heat pumps
are installed) by improving the efficiency of the trench heaters by
the retrofitting of 465 fans. This will have the effect of reducing
the upfront costs by ensuring the correct size of heat pumps; and
the running costs due to better efficiency and convection. This
project is a pre-requisite for the grant funded heat pump project.
The total estimated cost of materials and labour is c.£133k
including labour and materials; PM costs; and contingency. Based on
existing consumption and predicted efficiency of the heat pumps
with fans installed, the saving that this project is predicted to
achieve is c.£7.5k per annum. This means the investment will
payback within 20 years. Additionally, it brings the cost of heat
pump installation and operation down.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/02/2026
Decision due: 23 Feb 2026 by Executive Director - Sustainable Communities
Contact: Marc Cole, Executive Director Sustainable Communities Email: marc_cole@bathnes.gov.uk Email: marc_cole@bathnes.gov.uk.
Decisions
- 23/02/2026 - Keynsham Civic Centre trench heater fans