UK Government Awards First Green Accreditation
The UK Government has awarded UK company Ecovision Systems with the first of an accreditation which allows homeowners, local authorities, schools, housing associations and other organisations access to grants of up to 35% towards ground source heat pump installations.
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, January 18, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Gloucestershire based Ecovision Systems has become the first company in the UK to be awarded a new Government accreditation giving homeowners, schools, community groups, sports clubs and other bodies access to Government grants of up to 35% towards the cost of installing ground source heat pumps; a heating system which uses thermal energy stored in the ground to heat buildings.
Heat pumps are one of a host of renewable energy products at the forefront of the UK’s ambition to reduce carbon emissions in homes, schools and businesses. It is a tried and tested technology which extracts thermal energy from the earth or from the ambient air and raises this to a temperature suitable for heating buildings.
Ecovision is the first heat pump installer to meet the requirements of the new Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The MCS forms a key part in the ongoing development of the Governments’ £86m grant aided Low Carbon Building Programme (LCBP). The LCBP aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the UK’s buildings through encouraging the use of microgeneration systems like heat pumps.
Ecovision Managing Director, Peter Randall: “We are delighted that Ecovision’s high standards have been recognised. Last year saw a marked increase in the nation’s awareness of green energy issues and as the first company in the UK to achieve the new heat pump certification we are in a prime position to help people across the county with the green heating solutions that they’re looking for in 2008.
“This accreditation emphasises the fact that our customers are in very capable hands when choosing Ecovision for their renewable energy heating needs. The interest in Ecovision’s renewable technologies is increasing all the time and heating your home or school using a ground source heat pump has become an extremely attractive option with grants of up to 35% available towards the total costs of installation.”
Since the Low Carbon Buildings Programme launched in April 2006, approximately £25 million in grants have been claimed, £7.5 million of which has helped 4,600 households generate their own clean and green energy and £18 million helping a total of 739 projects on school, community, housing association and business buildings.
The MCS accreditation, which underpins the LCBP and replaces the previous ClearSkies scheme, gives assurance to consumers on the quality of products and installation services in a rapidly expanding sector; helping to ensure that the Government’s grant money is spent in a cost effective manner.
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Heat pumps are one of a host of renewable energy products at the forefront of the UK’s ambition to reduce carbon emissions in homes, schools and businesses. It is a tried and tested technology which extracts thermal energy from the earth or from the ambient air and raises this to a temperature suitable for heating buildings.
Ecovision is the first heat pump installer to meet the requirements of the new Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The MCS forms a key part in the ongoing development of the Governments’ £86m grant aided Low Carbon Building Programme (LCBP). The LCBP aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the UK’s buildings through encouraging the use of microgeneration systems like heat pumps.
Ecovision Managing Director, Peter Randall: “We are delighted that Ecovision’s high standards have been recognised. Last year saw a marked increase in the nation’s awareness of green energy issues and as the first company in the UK to achieve the new heat pump certification we are in a prime position to help people across the county with the green heating solutions that they’re looking for in 2008.
“This accreditation emphasises the fact that our customers are in very capable hands when choosing Ecovision for their renewable energy heating needs. The interest in Ecovision’s renewable technologies is increasing all the time and heating your home or school using a ground source heat pump has become an extremely attractive option with grants of up to 35% available towards the total costs of installation.”
Since the Low Carbon Buildings Programme launched in April 2006, approximately £25 million in grants have been claimed, £7.5 million of which has helped 4,600 households generate their own clean and green energy and £18 million helping a total of 739 projects on school, community, housing association and business buildings.
The MCS accreditation, which underpins the LCBP and replaces the previous ClearSkies scheme, gives assurance to consumers on the quality of products and installation services in a rapidly expanding sector; helping to ensure that the Government’s grant money is spent in a cost effective manner.
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www.ecovisionsystems.co.uk
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