{"id":1768,"date":"2026-04-09T08:41:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1768"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:41:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:41:20","slug":"sustainable-energy-solutions-power-berkeley-homes-new-woodberry-down-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1768","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable energy powers Berkeley Homes\u2019 new Woodberry Down development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no\"><meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"><meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><title>Sustainable energy solutions power Berkeley Homes\u2019 new Woodberry Down development<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"><meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Sustainable energy solutions power Berkeley Homes\u2019 new Woodberry Down development\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/sustainable-energy-solutions-power-berkeley-homes-new-woodberry-down-development\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Sustainable energy solutions power Berkeley Homes\u2019 new Woodberry Down development\"><meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>Vital Energi has helped Berkeley Homes in their mission to create a sustainable neighbourhood, through the installation of air source heat pumps and a brand-new energy centre for phase three of their Woodberry Down development.<\/p>\n<p>Comprising over 5,500 new homes right next to Finsbury Park, Berkeley is regenerating the area in partnership with Hackney Council, in an innovative 30-year project which will be built over eight phases.<br \/>Vital Energi was awarded the \u00a33.1m contract to design and build the energy centre for phase three of the development.<\/p>\n<p>The project saw the installation of air source heat pumps, a primary low-temperature heating system within the energy centre, along with distribution pipework which runs from the heat pumps down to the energy centre which will serve all eight phases of the development.<br \/>Three 1.5MW condensing boilers were fitted within the new energy centre, which Vital Energi will operate and maintain for two years, along with a Building Management System, and three 6m high 27,000 litre thermal stores.<\/p>\n<p>Vital Energi is passionate about leaving a positive impact and a lasting legacy within the communities in which they work, so they installed viewing windows in the Energy Centre, so residents and passers-by can see the technologies which are providing sustainable energy to all the homes at Woodberry Down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">\u201cWe are proud to continue to advance our 16-year partnership with Berkeley Homes. We have worked hard to ensure the project\u2019s positive impact on the climate, and continue to help Berkeley in their mission to reach net zero. The installation of the air source heat pumps is a big contributor to low carbon homes, and helps lower the energy costs for residents. This relationship has enabled us to successfully continue towards the government\u2019s net zero goal and ensure we create the best possible plan to reduce carbon emissions,\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Gerry Davies , <span class=\"quote__position\"> Regional Director, Vital Energi&#8217;s London Division<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/nkjlylv5\/website-image-7.png?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=133824582686600000\" alt=\"Website Image 7\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/peoil1is\/website-image-4.png?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=133824583435800000\" alt=\"Website Image 4\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/bokh3c23\/woodberry-down-5.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=133824583607430000\" alt=\"Woodberry Down (5)\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/jhinhnkt\/website-image-5.png?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=133824583793700000\" alt=\"Website Image 5\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Sustainable energy solutions power Berkeley Homes\u2019 new Woodberry Down development Vital Energi has helped Berkeley Homes in their mission to create a sustainable neighbourhood, through the installation of air source heat pumps and a brand-new energy centre for phase three of their Woodberry Down development. 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