The Lodore Falls Hotel in the Lake District faced high heating costs from two oil boilers. PSA designed and installed a 700kW biomass boiler system with 200 metres of district heating pipework to reduce the hotel’s energy bills and carbon emissions.
CLIENT: Lodore Falls Hotel
LOCATION: Keswick, Cumbria
SERVICES: Mechanical Design and On-site duties
CLIENT OBJECTIVES
The Lodore Falls Hotel was not connected to mains gas and was relying on two costly 300kW oil boilers to provide heat and hot water for the hotel and staff block. The management team sought to reduce their heating bills and benefit from the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. They wanted a solution that would minimise disruption to the hotel’s daily operations during the installation process.
OUR SOLUTION
PSA proposed a 700kW biomass boiler system with 200 metres of district heating pipework. Our experienced installation team worked closely with hotel management and the local council to ensure the project was granted the necessary planning and road permissions. The district heating pipe was installed from a lakeside boiler house, across the road, through the car park, and up to the main hotel building. A partial road closure was secured to allow the excavation and installation to be completed safely.
To prevent future flood risk, the boiler house floor was raised, and the entire structure was clad in cedar to blend seamlessly into the hotel’s picturesque surroundings. The wood chip storage area was also designed to be discreet and accessible for fuel deliveries, minimising disruption to the hotel’s daily operations.
THE OUTCOME
The new biomass boiler system has successfully reduced the Lodore Falls Hotel’s heating costs and carbon emissions, while also securing long-term revenue through the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive. The project was completed on time and within budget, with minimal disruption to the hotel’s guests and staff. The purpose-built boiler house and fuel storage area have been designed to complement the hotel’s heritage and natural setting, ensuring a seamless integration into the Lodore Falls estate.
