Northowram goes green and saves thousands.
Northowram in Yorkshire were looking for an alternative heating solution to their twenty year old 120kw gas boiler. They had a quote of £27,000 to repair it. Design engineer, James Haigh visited the premises and calculated that a new 60Kw Ariterm boiler could replace the gas boiler and save the centre over 50% on their annual fuel bill, and through the governments RHI, earn the centre an income in excess of £3000 a year. Within three months the boiler was installed and now the users of the hall can enjoy green heat and use the annual income to improve the facilities the centre...
Read MoreYorkshire Riding Centre
Chris Bartle, olympic horse riding coach to the German team, needed a new heating solution at his riding centre in North Yorkshire. A mix of residential properties, offices, and accommodation to let, the answer looked to be a small district heating scheme. ‘We needed to replace our old oil-fired boilers and Bio-Nordics solution of two biomass boilers working together, future proofed our heating system while also making long-term financial sense.’ said Chris. The installation went on-line in December. ‘It is wonderful to return to a warm and inviting room, after a days riding.’ Chris added, ‘I would recommend other riding centres look into biomass...
Read MoreEleanor & Glyn – The Barn
Eleanor and Glyn bought The Barn in 2009. They wanted to develop a highly efficient, environmentally friendly home and started by adding solar panels and a solar thermal store. Seeking to reduce their bills still further they then added an Ariterm Biomatic wood pellet boiler. It was important to them that the boiler, flue and MAFA pellet store should be blended to match the house. So the boiler was put into a small outbuilding with the pellet store to its rear, encased in a wooden surround. The flue was then brick in to match the existing chimney of the house. “We were every pleased with the final installation and of course the savings and RHI means we will have recouped the cost of installation within five years.”...
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