BIOMASS - LOWERING YOUR OWN HEATING AND POWER COSTS
Burning renewable material for energy is as old as mankind. But today’s technology makes it a viable solution for heating and power to commercial and domestic properties.

The fuel is usually logs, wood chips or wood pellets – preferably sourced locally to reduce transport costs and make the scheme financially viable. Indeed, that’s why our Forestry Department often works with our Energy Department – managing the forestry resources which supply the biomass.

Our experience
Our Energy, Building, Forestry and Planning departments have all worked together to provide advice for clients. This could be for installations for new build houses or retro-fitting offices, houses and let properties with biomass boilers. We have also been advising on a proposal for a village district heating system, and negotiated contracts on behalf of landowners for developers to grow short rotation coppice on their land.

How we help
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was launched in Spring 2011, and aims to provide financial support for those who install renewable heating, which qualifies for support under the scheme. As soon as the Department of Energy and Climate Change publishes full details of the all rate payments, we provide our clients with the most up-to-date knowledge for their projects.

Our Building department is able to review heating options – from drawing plans for a shed to store your fuel in, to liaising with local planners for retrofitting a biomass boiler to your property.

Get in touch
Why not speak to Fiona Samson in our energy team who would be happy to discuss any biomass project you may be considering.