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Why energy intensive sites should consider a Capstone micro turbine in their...

Derived through advanced engineering based on proven turbine design, micro turbines represent a watershed energy management solution. Transforming the way businesses think about energy production,...

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Air Source Heat Pumps in New Builds

It's been a busy period for our installers with a run of Mitsubishi Ecodan air source heat pump systems being installed in new build properties. These new homes had the underfloor heating installed a...

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Over 50,000 people benefiting from the RHI

Since its launch in April 2014 over 50,000 people have installed a renewable heating system and are now benefiting from the UK government's innovative  Renewable Heat Incentive  (Domestic RHI) scheme...

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More Action Needed!

The Fifth Carbon Budget proposals by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) have been endorsed by the UK government, the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) confirmed on 30 th June 2016....

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UK Reaches 10GW Solar Milestone

Can this be doubled within 4 years? The latest figures from DECC (Department of Energy & Climate Change) show that at the end of May 2016 the UK had passed the 10 GW milestone of installed Solar PV...

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What Happens Now?

This is a question most of us are asking ourselves this morning following the vote for the UK to leave the EU. One thing is certain, probably the only thing, and that is change. Most of us find change...

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Renewable Heating Warmly Received in Scotland

8,516 homeowners and self-builders in Scotland are receiving incentive payments for their installed renewable heating system through the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) . These payments amount to £11M,...

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BBC turn spotlight on renewable heat at Dumfries House

BBC Scotland covered the transition from fossil fuels to renewable heat at Dumfries House Estate. Ecoliving has installed a number of renewable heating systems on the estate over the past 3 years. A...

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National Museum of Flight shows the sky's the limit when it comes to...

Specification The renewable heating system currently being installed at the National Museum of Flight was designed in house, based on the specification provided. To achieve the desired result and an...

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Ecoliving Wins Ground Source Heat Pump Contract At The National Museum Of Flight

As part of a £3.6million National Museum of Flight redevelopment project – funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Scottish Government and a fundraising campaign – we are delighted to announce that...

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Factory Visit to Hargassner Biomass in Austria

I have visited a number of factories over the last 10 years since Ecoliving was founded but my recent visit to Hargassner Biomass stands out as one of the most impressive. Based in the 'golden...

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UK Public's appetite for on-site Renewables grows

A new poll involving 2,000 adults, just published, and commissioned by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) shows that 47 percent of people want to know whether their home is suitable for renewable energy...

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Clyde Monitor Farm Open Day

Come along to the Clyde Monitor Farm Open Day on Thursday 7th August 2014! Open to all, the Open Day is an opportunity to find out what the community group has been working on during the first 18...

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Non-domestic RHI simmering nicely

Here's a summary on the uptake of the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) since its launch in November 2011. 853 MW of installed heat capacity 4,826 applications approved 1,227 in process with...

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Ecoliving Sponsors Beltex Scotland National Show

Ecoliving was delighted to sponsor the Beltex Scotland National Show held at the Biggar Show on Saturday 19th July 2014. Exhibitors came from far afield with representation from Orkney to Dumfries and...

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Property Owners across Grampian set to Benefit from the Renewable Heat...

Despite mains gas being piped onshore to the St. Fergus gas terminal, Aberdeenshire has one of the largest ‘off gas grid’ housing stocks in Scotland. As a result many people are subjected to the ever...

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The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is launched today!

PRESS RELEASE The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is launched today! Too late for some like SSE who folded renewable installation division a matter of weeks ago. One of the UK's leading...

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Pellets Silo Sack

An alternative to building a pellet store is a silo sack like this one held in a frame with a suction feed from the bottom of the silo and through into the plant room and the pellets boiler. The...

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Successful Renewables Loan Scheme Extended

Interest free loans up to £10,000 from the Scottish Government are available for homeowners in Scotland looking to install a domestic renewable energy system or connect to a renewable energy district...

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New Recruit Strengthens Ecoliving South West

Ecoliving South West is delighted to see the addition to the team of Aidan Stanford as Senior Technical Renewables Engineer. Following the completion of his 5 year plumbing apprenticeship, Aidan worked...

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