Developed by the Centre for Sustainable Energy Technology, the system uses a unique mixture of both indoor and outdoor air, and reduces the amount of heat which is lost in a typical house through ventilation.
If the pilot project is successful, it is hoped the technology could be commercialised and rolled out to homes across Hull and beyond.
Speaking about the project, Professor Zhao said: “This project will be the first time this technology, which we hope will become an exemplar for the decarbonisation of our homes, will be demonstrated at full scale.
“Addressing the issue of decarbonising heating in the home is urgent to meet the UK target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and Hull City Council’s ambitions to reach those same targets by 2030.