Dorset's historic Kingston Lacy estate is transitioning to greener heating with a ground source heat pump, replacing oil boilers. The 17th-century mansion will save 30,000 liters of oil annually, utilising almost 6,000m of underground pipes drawing natural heat from the ground. The intricate installation involved 32 vertical boreholes and extensive surveys for archaeological and ecological preservation. 

The heat pump enhances building conservation by stabilising temperature and humidity for the art collection. This shift aligns with the National Trust's broader plan, aiming for net-zero by 2030, with 100 renewable projects, including heat pumps, in progress. Low Carbon Dorset and the European Regional Development Fund funded Kingston Lacy's project.

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