ENER-G pumps up sustainable heating and cooling operation10 May 2010

Clean energy group ENER-G has launched a Sustainable Technologies division specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of heat pumps.

Managing director Paul Burley says that the new division expands the firm's ground source heat pump operation into a building services-focused business that can provide "total heat pump solutions for all types of heating and cooling applications" in the range 1—1,000kW.

"We operate our own drilling rigs and offer in-house services from specialist design, through to complete project management, installation and maintenance of heat pump technologies," says Burley.

"We also have the ability to supply bespoke manufactured heat pumps in a variety of sizes to accommodate complex customer briefs, particularly where space is restricted," he continues.

Burley reckons the introduction of the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) in April 2011 will stimulate demand for heat pumps, with a subsidy of up to 7.5 pence per kWh for 15 to 23 years.

"This legislation will support a range of heating and cooling systems at all levels, from small businesses and offices, and public sector buildings right up to large factories," says Burley.

"A 200kW ground source heat pump operating eight hours a day – typical for a school or moderately sized business premises – would create an annual incentive of approximately £18,000. Similarly, a 200kW air source pump operating in comparable circumstances would lead to a financial gain of around £7,000 per year," he adds.

Brian Tinham

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