Retrofitting a gas-powered residential development with a communal heat pump system: a case study in the UK using an MCDM-based approach

Toby Farley-Hills, Forough Raeisi, Sahand Hosouli

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Abstract

This study evaluates the viability of retrofitting a high-rise residential building in Newham, London, to replace natural gas heating with heat pump technology in line with the UK government's 2035 target for decarbonisation. The paper uses Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methodologies to assess seven retrofit scenarios involving various improvements to the building’s fabric and heating system, aiming to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. The study considers factors such as capital cost, energy efficiency, running costs, and environmental impact.
Original languageEnglish
Article number113986
JournalJournal of Building Engineering
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Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 5 Sept 2025

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