Hackney eyes underground park heat pumps

Michael Holder
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Council teams up with 10:10 and Scene to look at whether installing underground heat pumps in green spaces could generate revenue for services

Hackney Council is to look at whether installing heat pumps in the borough's parks and green spaces could help provide clean heating for nearby buildings in addition to offering a stable, low-risk revenue...

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