Project GROUND-REACH "Reaching the Kyoto Targets by Means of a Wide Introduction of Ground Coupled Heat Pumps (GCHP) in the Built Environment"

Abstract

During the three year period from 2006 to 2008, the 21 project partners identify present status and future potential of ground coupled heat pumps towards reducing CO2 emissions and primary energy demand, analyse potential contribution of the technology towards the European Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings, compile and evaluate best practice information from all over EU, define measures to overcome barriers and set up a strategic promotion plan for long term market penetration, and communicate the merits and benefits of ground coupled heat pumps to key professional groups through a variety of effective promotion tools, such as the International conference and exhibition, the GROUND-REACH website, the 18 national or regional meetings, the GROUNDREACH posters and brochures, publications to public, technical and trade press, emails, a quarterly newsletter and the European ground source heat pumps Committee.