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Crematoria turn leftover heat into warmth for homes and pools
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Crematoria turn leftover heat into warmth for homes and pools

So, a crematorium in Redditch has been warming the town’s swimming pool with recovered heat since 2013, while also saving the council thousands of pounds a year in fuel costs. Heat exchangers capture warmth that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere and send it through water systems to nearby buildings. Similar projects are planned for a school in Aberdeen and a district heating network serving thousands of homes in Finland. The amount of heat is modest, but these clever projects offer a practical way to reduce emissions and make funeral practices greener.
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