# Ask for ground-site evidence and lifecycle responsibilities

Lesson 2 of [Ground-source projects and heat pump service oversight](https://heatpumppros.fyi/academy/ground-source-and-service-oversight.md), 12 minutes.

A ground-source proposal should explain why the proposed site arrangement is appropriate, not just where the equipment will fit. The Environment Agency's closed-loop exemption guidance for England shows why location, water protection and previous land use matter. This lesson turns those topics into…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Ground-source projects and heat pump service oversight works](https://heatpumppros.fyi/academy/ground-source-and-service-oversight.md).

Also on the [web page](https://heatpumppros.fyi/academy/ground-source-and-service-oversight/ground-site-evidence).