Free Green Energy Advice Service

A leading global renewable energy specialist is launching a new free advice service for recession hit finance sector explaining how going green can slash energy bills.

Stiebel Eltron’s UK Managing Director Mark McManus said the service will include undertaking a free ‘energy efficiency’ survey of any premises in the UK. The report will examine the heat loss and heat demands of the building and detail a set of recommendations to save money.

“There is a misconception that installing green energy products is expensive,” he said. “However it is vital business owners realise that going green and becoming energy efficient can save cash and cut costs. That is what our new advice service can explain. Renewable energy heating products can pay for themselves within a matter of years of being installed. Moreover, because renewable energy uses no fossil fuels homeowners and businesses are not at the mercy of soaring oil and gas prices.”

Mr McManus said the advice service would further give free advice on what tax breaks and grants are available to help meet the cost of going green.

 “There are a number of grants, tax breaks and Government incentives to help people pay for renewable energy products,” he said. “VAT on renewable energy products is just 5pc and there is the Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme. Through this scheme businesses can write off the whole of the capital cost of their investment in green friendly technologies against their taxable profits. Moreover there is the Low Carbon Building Programme. This scheme provides grants for the installation of renewable energy products in businesses and households.”

For further details on Stiebel Eltron’s advice service contact Stiebel Eltron’s UK head office on Wirral International Business Park tel: 0151 346 2300. Phonelines will be manned 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Stiebel Eltron primarily manufacturers ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps. Ground source heat pumps transfers heat from the ground into a building to provide heating and hot water. Air source heat pumps absorb heat from outside to heat buildings and provide hot water. Neither pump uses oil or gas.