Press ReleaseCarbon Footprint
It is now generally accepted that global climate change is happening as a result of greenhouse gas emissions produced from the burning of fossil fuels.
Households in the UK are responsible for a staggering 27% of carbon emissions in the UK. It has therefore never been more important for each one of us to think about how we use our domestic energy, and what we can do to reduce our impact on the environment. In addition, there is no doubt that with global production of fossil fuels nearing or past their peak, wholesale prices of these finite commodities will continue to increase. By installing renewable energy systems in your home, you will be safe in the knowledge that you are helping to reduce human induced climate change whilst also securing your energy needs for the future, and protecting yourself from energy price rises.The table below shows the typical CO2 emissions savings possible through the installation of renewable energy technologies that Eco Energi can install.
| Typical System Rating | Annual CO2 Saving (Tonnes) | CO2 Saving over lifetime (Tonnes)* | CO2 Saving per £ Invested over lifetime (kg)* | |
| Photovoltaic | 1-2 kWp | 0.325-065 | 8.1-16.2 | 4.5 |
| Wind | 2.5 kW | 1-2 | 25-50 | 3 |
| Solar Thermal | 2 Flat Plates | 0.6 | 20.3 | 3 |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | 6-8 kW | 4.5-5.5 | 112.5-137.5 | 1.63 |
| Biomass | 15 kW | 6-7 | 150-175 | 12.4 |