RENEWABLE
SERVICES

RENEWABLE SERVICES

MCS and Green Deal accredited

With the rising cost of fossil fuels like gas, oil and coal, allied with increasing concerns over carbon emissions, more people are switching to environmentally friendly sources of renewable energy for their domestic heating, hot water and electricity.

Our renewable energy team assist our customers by offering a range of products and related services geared towards the provision of environmental sustainability.

As part of our commitment to providing our customers with the best possible energy solution, we have gained Micro generation certification scheme approval (MCS), to design and install a number of renewable technologies. We have grown to specialise in the below renewable sources:

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SELECT ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW

PROJECT GALLERY

Renewables

HEAT PUMPS

Ground source heat pumps

A ground source heat pump draws the natural energy stored in the earth using buried pipes which is then used to heat your radiators, underfloor or warm air heating systems and hot water. A ground source heat pump circulates a mixture of water and antifreeze around a loop of pipe, called a ground loop, which is buried in your garden. Heat from the ground is absorbed into the fluid and then passes through a heat exchanger into the heat pump. The ground stays at a fairly constant temperature under the surface, so the heat pump can be used throughout the year.

Air source heat pumps

Air Source heat pumps use energy that is constantly available in the air which is then used to heat your radiators, underfloor or warm air heating systems and hot water. An air source heat pump extracts heat from the outside air in the same way that a fridge extracts heat from it’s inside. It can get heat from the air even when the temperature is as low as -15 degrees C. Heat pumps have some impact on the environment as they need electricity to run, but the heat they extract from the ground, air, or water is constantly being renewed naturally.

GOVERNMENT GRANTS

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a government incentive that will assist with the upfront cost of upgrading your heating system with a renewable alternative. Through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, you could get a grant to cover part of the cost of replacing fossil fuel heating systems with a heat pump or biomass boiler.

Fossil fuel heating systems include oil, gas, electric or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas).

In addition, there is now no VAT on heat pumps – reducing the cost even further.

WHAT GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE?

Your installer will apply for the grant on your behalf. You can receive:

£7,500 towards a Ground Source Heat Pump
£7,500 towards a Air source Heat Pump (including water source heat pumps and those on shared ground loops)

SOLAR PV

Solar photovoltaics panels

Solar PV or solar photovoltaics uses photovoltaic cells to capture the free energy that the sun produces to generate electricity which can then be used to power your household appliances and lighting. The Photovoltaic cells are made from layers of semiconducting material, usually silicon which when light shines on creates an electric field across the layers. Solar PV still generates electricity when it is cloudy but the stronger the sunshine, the more electricity is produced.

A well installed 4kWp Solar PV system can generate an estimate of around 3,800 kilowatt hours of electricity a year in the south of England which is the equivalent to a typical household’s electricity needs. It will save nearly two tonnes of carbon dioxide every year.

SOLAR PANELS

SOLAR THERMAL

Solar thermal panels

Solar thermal uses solar panels to capture the free heat energy that the sun provides and then uses it to heat up water which is stored in a hot water cylinder. A boiler or immersion heater can be used as a back-up to heat the water further to reach a required temperature.

HEAT SAVIOUR

Heat Saviour by Hewer

Heat Saviour is a practical solution to future-proof your domestic heat pump installation and is compatible with most mono heat pumps. You can use any heat pump compatible cylinder and it will reduce maintenance and servicing as well as a large reduction in glycol.

This can be retrofitted to existing systems and the back-up heating facility reduces out of hours call outs.No need for large plant rooms, it is easily fitted into a standard airing cupboard. Heat Saviour is manufactured in the UK and is easily installed.

Heat Saviour is compatible with all types of heating

Renewable Energy Heat Pumps
Ground Source
Oil, LPG, NG System Boilers
Heat Only Boilers

We are pleased that other housing authorities

are seeing the huge advantages with this product and we supply Heat Saviour to several private residences and ongoing projects for:

Bromford Housing Group
Two Rivers Housing
ECO4 Projects
Cottsway Housing Association
Community Housing Project
Green Square Accord
RoofTop Housing Group

Hewer Facilities Management Ltd (FRN 937111) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Hewer Facilities Management Ltd acts as a credit broker and not a lender and do not receive a fee for the introduction.

Credit is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC authorised and regulated by Financial Conduct Authority. Finance options are offered subject to status and credit check which must be completed before commencement of works. A 14 day cooling off period applies to all applications. If cancelled within 14 days, alternative payment of full outstanding balance must be made.

Please note: Our insurance is provided by Aviva to a sum of £10m and any dispute resolution is managed by Besa.

Hewer Facilities Management Ltd, Company number 5832269, Company VAT number: 247120236, registered in England and Wales. Registered office address Unit G1, The Aquarius Centre Edison Close, Waterwells, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2FN