Case Studies

Heating and Cooling Strategy for a Large New-Build Home

Firepower developed an integrated heating and cooling strategy for a large new-build home, identifying significant solar overheating risks and recommending architectural changes to improve comfort, reduce cooling costs and avoid expensive alterations later.

Hybrid Heating and Smart Grid Thermal Storage

Firepower designed a hybrid heating and smart thermal storage strategy for a large home refurbishment, identifying opportunities to reduce peak heating demand by 42% through MVHR and addressing solar overheating risks before construction.

Low-Temperature Heating Design for Two Barn Conversions

Firepower designed efficient, low-temperature heat pump systems for two Class Q barn conversions, highlighting summer overheating risks before construction.

Avoiding Unnecessary Costs in a Hybrid Heating System

Firepower reviewed a proposed heat pump and wood boiler system, comparing complex thermal storage integration with a simpler, more affordable alternative. Our independent advice helped the homeowner avoid potentially unnecessary costs and complexity.

Small Biomass Network heating project

Our team designed and specified an 80 kW biomass heating system for a rural estate, using sustainably managed woodland to supply heating and hot water across multiple buildings while reducing reliance on purchased fuels.

Improving Heat Pump Performance Through Intelligent Controls

Firepower monitored and optimised an underperforming heat pump installation using intelligent controls. The homeowner reported approximately halved running costs, improved comfort and fewer unnecessary system upgrades.