Cathedral kitchen serves sustainability
An ECOMOD natural refrigerant air source heat pump from Ideal Commercial Heating has been installed at The Almonry Kitchen, a Grade 1 listed café and event space within the grounds of Ely Cathedral, helping to reduce carbon emissions while preserving the character and heritage of one of the UK’s most historically significant buildings.
As part of a wider refurbishment programme designed to improve sustainability and modernise the facility, Ely Cathedral secured funding to replace the existing gas boiler serving The Almonry Kitchen. The project centred on the installation of an Ideal Commercial Heating ECOMOD 290HT 27kW monobloc air source heat pump, which now provides both heating and domestic hot water for the building.
The ECOMOD 290HT was selected for its ability to deliver high flow temperatures of up to 75°C, making it particularly suitable for retrofit applications where existing heat emitters and pipework are being retained. This capability enabled the project team to introduce low carbon heating technology without compromising the building’s operational requirements or undertaking extensive alterations to the Grade 1 listed property.
