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INSTALL AN AIR-SOURCE
HEAT PUMP
This works on a similar concept as the ground-source heat pump, exchanging heat with the air
rather than the ground. You will need space on an outside wall to fit the evaporator coil. It is
slightly less efficient than the ground-source version, but in a well-insulated property can be
quite effective. As such, it can contribute towards energy spent on heating and cooling to the
tune of £750 for a system that costs maybe £7,500 to install.
Producing a significant proportion of your energy - The Low Carbon Building Programme, on the web
needs using any of these renewable technologies will at www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk, is where to look
exempt you from the Climate Change Levy. Grants for information about grants, which are available
and interest-free loans are available to offset the cost from BERR (Department for Business Enterprise and
of installation, and VAT will be charged at a reduced Regulatory Reform) for all of these technologies.
rate. Businesses can also take advantage of the
government’s Enhanced Capital Allowance, which - The Energy Saving Trust can also provide
enables you to claim 100% capital allowances on information about renewable energy through their
spending on approved environmentally website, or their free advice line on 0800 512 012
friendly technology.
- GreenEnergy360.org also provides independent
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RENEWABLE
information about renewable energy sources, including
a list of installers, and has a useful FAQ
ENERGY AND POWER MICRO-GENERATION
- You will find the Renewable Energy Association at
N.B. The following notes apply to all of the renewable
www.r-e-a.net
energy technologies mentioned in this and
preceding entries:
- Information about Enhanced Capital Allowances is
available at www.eca.gov.uk
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