Low carbon heating, Planning retrofit measures, Procurement and supplier engagement, Retrofit technical considerations, Understanding domestic retrofit

Air Source Heat Pumps at Thirteen Group – Case Study

Introduction

Thirteen Group is a housing association serving over 100,000 people across the North East, Yorkshire, and Humber. With more than 36,000 properties, they focus on providing safe, secure homes and support services, aiming to improve lives and foster inclusive communities.

Wes McGeeny has worked at Thirteen Group and its precursors for over 20 years, beginning as a Partnering Officer to deliver the Decent Homes Programme. He then progressed into the role of Renewables Manager at Thirteen Group and currently acts as a Net Zero Technical Manager for Thirteen Group.

Published: 19 November 2025

RISE interviews Wes McGeeny, Thirteen Group

For this case study, we interviewed Wes about his experience of delivering air source heat pumps (ASHP) across Thirteen Group’s portfolio of housing. We also asked him to consider how he might approach delivering them at scale.

This publication aims to share insights, good practices, and lessons learned from relevant retrofit, sustainability and warm homes projects. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute recommendations or endorsements of specific suppliers, products, or services within the sector.

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