Grace Homes has integrated air source heat pumps from Mitsubishi Electric at its Sysonby Lodge development in Melton Mowbray.
Sysonby Lodge includes a courtyard of mews-style properties, detached and semi-detached homes and 10 residences in a renovated Grade II-listed lodge. Each property has been equipped with Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan heat pump, alongside other sustainable technologies including photovoltaic (PV) solar panels and battery storage solutions.
Grace Homes said this approach has allowed it to achieve the highest Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) A ratings, which align with the UK government’s Future Homes Standards.
Peter Hutorka, construction director at Grace Homes, said: “We spent a lot of time researching the best sort of hardware that would work for us, and we felt that the Mitsubishi Electric’s product, being a market leader, was really the way to go.”
As part of this collaboration, Mitsubishi Electric provided design support with detailed heating and hot water system drawings for each property. The technical support team offered ongoing assistance, including troubleshooting and video consultations.
The heat pumps were installed by Nigel Smith Plumbing & Mechanical Services Ltd, an accredited installer that had completed approved Mitsubishi Electric training.
Matt Smith, project heating director at Nigel Smith Plumbing & Mechanical Services, added: “It’s brilliant. They’re always at the end of the phone, and if you need to call them and have a video call with them, that’s always there as an option.”
During this project, Ecodan heat pumps were installed in both new-build homes and a Grade II-listed lodge. While installations in new builds were straightforward, the renovation required innovative solutions, including a banked system with five units serving the apartments remotely, which the heat pumps were able to adapt to.
Emily Smith, sales and marketing manager at Grace Homes, noted that homeowners appreciate the energy efficiency of the Ecodan heat pump, especially the ability to use the MELCloud app for remote heating control.
Emily explained: “Homeowners love the idea of sustainability being built into their homes, and the EPC A rating has been a key factor in their decision to buy from us.”