With a myriad of government renewable energy initiatives to take advantage of and a plethora of energy saving options and solutions on the market, it can be difficult to pinpoint what product is best suited for your particular needs. What you need is expert, impartial advice such as that delivered by industry pioneers Green Heat Ltd.
Established by Peter Thom in 1990, Green Heat Ltd’s specific purpose was to raise public and commercial awareness of energy efficiency to help householders save on energy bills, and ultimately to help conserve the Earth’s resources. Green Heat is now one of the country’s leading energy efficiency companies, being at the forefront of the development of Green Home Energy Audits and has pioneered the promotion and the concept of energy efficient housing and affordable warmth.
As a fellow of the Institute of Domestic Heating and Environmental Engineers, Peter has been heavily involved in lobbying for a comprehensive government review of energy efficient and environmentally sustainable procedures. As testimony to the high standards of advice and service provided by Green Heat many of its features have subsequently been adopted in the Government’s Green Deal.
Green Heat provides a truly unbiased and independent service and provides suggestions for the most suitable mix of solutions that are appropriate for each individual home or building. This includes budget costs, estimated payback/return on capital and environmental impact.
Based in Cambridge but with an office also in Birmingham, Green Heat works nationwide and in countries such as Holland, Portugal and France. The secret to their success is their commitment to providing clients with the right advice and the right service for their needs in order for them to see real results in energy efficiency.
“We are a small family run business,” says Robin Thom, son of Peter, “and this is our strength. We like to be able to personally answer the phone within 4 rings and be able to either answer the caller’s question directly or put them through to someone who can within a few minutes.
Peter Thom adds, “We differ also in the fact that we don’t just produce a calculation of your energy efficiency ratings and leave it at that. We want to share our knowledge and give individual advice on what might be the best option regarding making their homes or buildings more energy efficient. There is such a wealth of energy saving and sustainable energy products out there that it can be bewildering. We aim to arm our clients with the best advice so they can decide on the right option for them.”
The company’s Green Home Energy Audit procedures have won many awards, including the prestigious John Cheshire Green Business Award 2010.
In addition to private homeowners this service is also provided to builders, local authorities, housing associations and private rented landlords and their agents. “We have just carried out an audit for one developer,” says Robin, “and explained how he could save 70% on lighting costs and 60% on heating costs. That’s something to smile about surely in this current economic climate.”
Green Heat also provides SAP ratings – the Government’s Standard Assessment Procedure throughout the UK for energy rating homes used to calculate the dwellings Target Carbon Emission Rate (TER) and the Dwelling Carbon Emission Rate (DER). Also expert advice is available on discharging planning and building regulations conditions where energy, carbon and sustainability are factors.
Green Heat Also Provide SBEM for non-domestic and Code for Sustainable Homes Assessments nationwide.
Further details can be found on www.sapratings.com.
