Power On signs multi-utility deal for five utilities including heat at Hartlepool Marina

Power On has been appointed by regeneration specialist Jomast to deliver a full five-utility infrastructure package at the landmark Hartlepool Marina waterfront development.

The contract includes electricity, water, wastewater and fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP), alongside a low-carbon networked ground source heat pump (NGSHP) system for the first of several phases of the scheme.

Originally engaged to provide the heat network only, we were subsequently awarded the full multi-utility scope after demonstrating our capability to deliver all essential services through a single, integrated model.

Networked ground source heat pumps for high-density living

Hartlepool Marina features six- and seven-storey apartment blocks, making it ideally suited to a centralised low-carbon heat solution.

We will install 32 boreholes, drilled to an average depth of 200 metres across the development, forming a networked ground source heat pump system designed to:

• Reduce carbon emissions by 75–80% from day one
• Deliver energy efficiency up to five times greater than gas
• Provide approximately 30% greater efficiency compared to individual air source heat pumps
• Support compliance with the Future Homes Standard

The heat network will be owned and operated by Power On, ensuring long-term operational resilience and consumer protection.

The NGSHP solution was initially developed in collaboration with Carbon Plan Engineering (MEP Consultants) to meet energy reduction targets while minimising environmental impact.

Integrated multi-utility delivery

In addition to the heat network, we are delivering electricity, water, wastewater and fibre infrastructure across the site. By appointing a single multi-utility provider rather than engaging multiple incumbent network operators, Jomast benefits from:

• A single point of contact
• One dedicated Project Manager
• Coordinated trenching and reduced site disruption
• Programme efficiencies
• Economies of scale
• Reduced overall project cost

Ian Williams, Director, Jomast, said:

“By using Power On’s multi-utility and NGSHP solution we are making savings on both time and cost. We will minimise the number of trenches dug, making a huge cost saving and limiting disruption on site. The economies of scale make so much sense but we will also benefit from just one point of contact with one Project Manager.”

Future-ready infrastructure: heating and cooling

While the current scope focuses on heating, the installed ground array infrastructure also enables passive cooling to be retrofitted in future using the existing borehole network.

This forms part of our wider approach to integrated Multi Utility Cooling & Heating (MUCH), ensuring developments remain adaptable as environmental standards and occupant expectations evolve.

Alex Randall, Business Lead for Sustainable Heat at Power On, said:

“We are delighted to have been awarded this contract by Jomast and look forward to working with them directly to provide an effective and efficient service installing effective and efficient utilities. The cost savings of choosing a multi utility provider are perhaps only surpassed by the environmental benefits of choosing a low-carbon solution like networked ground source heat pumps.”

Delivering integrated infrastructure

From regeneration schemes to high-rise residential, we make complex utilities simple. Contact our team to discuss a fully integrated multi-utility solution for your next project.