Carbon Efficiency
The new business has been set up by Rob Layne, formerly Head of Building and Engineering Services at Hastings College. CO2 Efficient has a range of services aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of domestic renewable energy technologies. It provides training from short introductory courses on specific technologies to a full two day renewable energy awareness course, certificated by the British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC), which provides an overview of the full range of technologies.
The short courses topics include Heat Pumps; Solar PV; Solar Thermal; Wind Power; Biomass and Micro Hydro. As well as providing an overview of the technology, the course also covers information on design and planning considerations, installation, available grants, costing and payback on investment.
Rob Layne explains: “Our short courses are suitable for anyone wishing to find out more about a particular technology – we train construction professionals, designers, surveyors and architects; there’s also a lot of interest from business owners, landlords, local authorities and housing associations. Individuals can also benefit - homeowners and DIY enthusiasts.”
CO2 Efficient also offer home surveys to help householders decide which renewable energy sources would be worth investing in, including expected energy savings and how long the technology would take to pay for itself.
Rob points out that most of our economy is built on oil and almost everything we use daily is in some way connected to oil but the supply is running out – unless we change now global oil reserves will be gone in less than 40 years. “Global warming is very real and has undoubtedly been quickened due to our thirst for oil; CO2 Efficient helps people to look at energy consumption from a different perspective. Over the past year we have all witnessed our energy and fuel costs rising - and they will continue to do so. Even if "the whole global warming thing" still doesn't ring true with you yet, I would suggest your future economic stability is another reason to look into renewable energies. “
www.coefficienthome.com
14 Aug 2009