Green Heating Solutions | Lewington Solar

Energy saving possible without mains gas

Posted in Green heating solutions, Green heating systems, boiler service, power solar

Whether you have found your dream home in the heart of the Leicestershire / countryside or are simply just outside the main grid of a town, you may believe you are stuck with high fuel bills as part of the location.

However, it is still possible to become more energy-efficient and cost–effective (and even get some of your energy for free) by considering upgrading your boiler or even considering the latest renewable technologies.

It may often be a case of ‘out of sight, out of mind’ but as with inefficient gas-fired boilers over 15 years old, an aging oil-fired boiler or even an LPG boiler could easily be one of the biggest causes of high fuel bills.

Martyn Bridges, director of marketing and technical support for Worcester Bosch Group (suppliers of Kim Lewington) comments:

“Upgrading to a high-efficiency condensing boiler such as Worcester’s Greenstar Heatslave or Camray ranges of SEDBUK ‘A’ rated oil-fired boilers, could see heating and hot water bills cut by between 5 – 10%, as they convert over 90% of oil used into heat.

“Helping you save money on your fuel bills and, as a bonus, lower your carbon footprint in the process.

“Also, if you have found your dream kitchen but think the space could be better used with the boiler taken out of the equation, both of Worcester’s Greenstar oil-fired ranges have external models which allow you to free-up wall or floor space inside, without losing any efficiency.“

Renewable energy sources are not out of bounds either. Solar water heating systems and air or ground source heat pumps can all be retro-fitted to your home, providing eco-friendly heat and hot water all year round.

To find out more information about upgrading your boiler, investing in renewable technologies or to find an accredited installer in your area, visit our Find an Installer search.

The newest eurostat report on energy production and usage in Europe shows that renewable energy production increased 8.3% and coal consumption dropped 16.3% last year. In total, renewable energy accounted for 18.4% of energy production and coal accounted for 9.6%.

As I reported earlier this year, the European Union (EU) is expected to exceed its target of producing 20% of its energy from renewable energy sources by 2020. These figures are a clear sign that they are on that path.

Interested in solar power? Call 01858 44 55 43 for more details.

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Renewable energy info in Harborough on August 28th

Posted in Green heating solutions, Green heating systems, Ground source heat pump cost, Ground source heat pump design, power solar, reduce heating bills, solar energy, solar energy leicestershire, solar energy systems, solar heating, solar systems

Meet the renewable energy team on August 28th in Harborough

The renewable energy team from Lewington’s will be available to answer questions on Harborough Square on Saturday August 28th. Using a special display unit from Worcester Bosch. They will be able to give you examples of work they have carried out in the local area and answer questions about the potential costs and savings of different kinds of renewable energy including solar energy, ground source heating and air source heating.

In the past it has generated town centre a great deal of interest from shoppers in Market Harborough who want to find out more about whether it is worth while from a financial point of view to switch to greener sources of energy.

Perhaps we’ll see you at the square on Saturday August 28th – but if you can’t make it call us on 01858 433 333 to find about more about our renewable energy range.

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I have heard of something call Air Source what is the difference in Ground and Air Source?

Posted in Green heating solutions, Green heating systems, Ground source heat pump cost, Ground source heat pump design, Ground source heat pump installation, alternative energy trade show

£4 of free energy for £1

Air source heat pumps work on a similar principle to ground source heat pumps, however they are better suited to smaller properties.

The big advantage is that they require only an outdoor unit rather than having to dig up the garden, making the installation quicker and cheaper.

They have the same performance and efficiency of a ground source heat pump, typically providing £4 of free energy for every £1 of electrical energy you put into it.

This technology has been proven and even works in temperatures as low as -10°C. You may not have heard of it because it is still quite a new technology but you will hear more about it over the coming years.

Call today 01858 433333 or phone Lewington Solar Renewable Energies Manager on 07725783565.

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Californian homes being built with solar panels in roofs- it’s the way forward.

Posted in Green heating solutions, solar energy for homes, solar energy grants, solar energy leicestershire, solar energy systems

Solar Panels

It is amazing to think Solar Panels would have ever taken off in such a big way. Ninety homes in at the “The Preserve at Vista Del Verde,” in Yorba Linda, will be put up for sale in September 2010.

You will be able to move straight into the homes without worrying about the installations of solar panels, as they will already be installed as part of the sale.

For more information visit: www.sunrunhome.com

In the meantime if you haven’t the spare cash to buy a second home ion Californian, check out what Lewington Solar can do for you in the UK by clicking here.

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Solar Energy- Spring Green

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Go green

As April signifies the start of Spring, you need to start thinking have you re-assessed your green New Year’s Resolutions?

If you are someone who hasn’t stayed on track with your eco-friendly resolutions, it’s time to get back on track.

We are still in the first quarter of the 2010, so you can make those green changes you were planning on doing in January.

Say your goal is to reduce your electricity usage, why not call Lewington Solar to see how they could save you money and asses how energy efficiency your home is.

Make a promise to the planet… Go green.

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Solar heating- How much will it cost me?

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How much will solar heating cost me?

The cost of a typical system depends on several factors:

Type of existing heating system
Size of hot water cylinder
Size of property
Number of panels to be used

Typical systems start from around £3,400 and take two to three days to install. All installations are different and a quote would be needed from Lewington Solar, Renewable Energy Manager.

Planning permission is not generally needed, usually a quick phone call to the planning office will be enough, but we recommend you make this phone call.

Funding  is available, to see if you are eligible for a grant visit the DECC-funded Low Carbon Buildings Programme at www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk

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Ground source heat pump installers leicestershire

Posted in Domestic Ground source heat pump, Geothermal Ground source heat pump, Green heating solutions, Green heating systems, Ground source heat pump cost, Ground source heat pump design, Ground source heat pump installation, Ground source heat pumps, Worcester bosch ground source heat pumps, power solar, reduce heating bills, reduce your carbon footprint, solar energy, solar energy for homes, solar energy systems

Here is the finished installation of our Worcester Bosch ground source heat pump in Ingarsby. The property is heated by underfloor heating downstairs and upstairs, supplyed by 600m of pipe work under the field to the rear of the property. This job was designed and installed by our renewable energy manager Darren King.This job is going to soon be shown on sky tv on the series ” my flat pack home”.

The customers can expect cheap heating and hot water for the next 25+ years. Anyone building a property would be foolish not to look at the option of putting renewable energy in to the build. For a quotation on your project contact us.

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Solar Panel Installers Leicestershire

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Solar panel installation in Medbourne leicestershire. We installed two worcester bosch solar panels on the south facing roof and a twin coiled copper cylinder in the airing cupboard. The installation will supply the customer with the majority of their hot water for free during the year giving an expected pay back of around 10 years. It took three days to put in.

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Ground source heat pump grant

We are happy to anounce that if you have us to install a Worcester Bosch ground source heat pump in 2010 you will be elligible for £1500 cashback direct from Worcester Bosch. There has never been a better time to make the switch to a greener future. For a free qoutation contact our Renewable energy manager Darren King who can take you through what is best for your property and answer any questions you may have.

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Solar panels Northamptonshire

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Solar panels in corby Northamptonshire,. We installed two Worcester Bosch Greenskies solar panels to the south facing roof of this bungalow. This will now supply the customer with at least 70% of their hot water for the year. The installation took two days in total. For more info on how you can be benefitting from free energy give our renewable energy manager a call.