By Margaret Crosby

Published at 15:50, Wednesday, 17 November 2010

A RENEWABLE energy firm has launched a free green-energy advice service aimed at property owners in off-gas communities, including those in Cumbria.

Stiebel Eltron is one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of renewable energy heat pumps and solar panels.

Its Cumbria spokesman said it is launching a ‘one-stop shop’ advice service for off-gas communities to help guide property owners through the complex, but financially rewarding, process of going green.

Stuart Galloway said the service would give guidance on a range of issues related to installing renewable energy heating products in domestic, private and public buildings in off gas areas, currently reliant on expensive oil, coal or imported gas based heating systems.

The service includes undertaking a survey of premises anywhere in Cumbria, no matter how remote, and producing a report for free. This report will examine the heat loss and energy demands of the building and detail a set of recommendations.

The service can also advise on complying with legislation, applying for ‘green’ incentive schemes, and taking advantage of tax breaks.

Mr Galloway said there are significant Government incentive schemes to help meet the costs of going green. But he emphasised the schemes may be cut over the next few years and now is the time to apply for them.

Two schemes in particular need highlighting, he says, the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme which the Government has confirmed will be introduced from June 2011. The RHI is expected to lead to a rapid increase in the number of homes and buildings heated by woodfuel, bio-gas, solar thermal, heat pumps and waste-to-energy technologies.

For more details email: stuart.galloway@stiebel-eltron.co.uk.

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