Why move to alternative energy?
There is much written in the press and in other media about the benefits of alternative energy. Often there are misleading claims and statements made. We have summarised the key points below:
Pros
- Significant reduction (70%) in carbon footprint.
- Significant reduction in heating costs. The amount of reduction varies with each project.
- Insurance against rising fossil fuel prices.
- Better returns and shorter payback periods than solar panels. Payback periods are in the range of 3 to 10 years.
- Improves the house's energy rating under the "Home Information Pack" scheme.
- Better payback periods than solar heating and will heat your home as well as provide all your hot water
- Solar panels are largely dependant on the weather, heat pumps are not.
Cons
- Cost of installation
- Space required for ground loops if applicable
As part of our service we will take every customer through the details of how the above affects them and we will explain in full the costs and benefits.
