SunGain
Background information
SunGain is a Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire Local Authority Energy Partnership (LAEP) initiative to install solar hot water systems in public and private sector homes, project managed by Nottingham Energy Partnership.
The project has installed approximately 120 solar hot water units so far, thereby demonstrating the practical use of a renewable energy resource and the positive role of renewables within the overall context of energy efficiency and climate change.
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) and Nottingham City Council provided funding for an initial feasibility study. The EST Innovation Programme provided funding for a further 2 years. Capital grant funding comes from the Clear Skies programme and the Local Authority Energy Partnership (LAEP).
Local Installers have been trained and accredited to supply appropriate systems selected through a rigorous tender process. Quality Assurance is managed by private consultants T4 Sustainability.
Local Authorities and Energy Agencies may be interested that the project report, submitted to EST, is now available to download.
Why choose SunGain?
The following are all key advantages of choosing SunGain:
- Reduction in CO2 emissions - by using solar hot water instead of gas or electricity you will cut carbon dioxide emissions and other air pollutants.
- Government grants - domestic properties installing solar hot water systems are eligible for a grant from Clear Skies, a Government organisation, up to £400 until March 2006.
- SunGain prices are excellent value. Prices are dependant on the type of system - small or standard. Please call us for prices.
- Selection of systems based on independent expert advice.
- Accredited systems fitted by accredited installers - installers accredited by clear-Skies.
- Fitted within 2 days - this means a quick, simple installation with minimum disruption.
Environmental action and free hot water
We all know that the burning of fossil fuels has thrown the Earth's atmosphere out of balance. Too much carbon dioxide has created the 'Greenhouse effect' which traps heat in the upper atmosphere and leads to 'Climate change'. Using a solar hot water system instead of gas, electricity or oil will cut carbon dioxide emissions and other air pollutants.
Of course you have to pay for the system at the outset, before you can enjoy free hot water, but installing a system through SunGain reduces the cost to the minimum.
SunGain will provide you with all the application forms, the information, accredited systems and accredited installers in order for you to be eligible for a clear Skies grant.
Prices and grants
The Local Authority Energy Partnership has been awarded grants from various sources including The Energy Saving Trust, to bring down the cost of solar hot water. The grants coupled with a 'cashback' Low Carbon Buildings Programme Grant of £400 for each customer, will allow householder within the two counties to install a solar hot water system for less than the typical cost.
Systems supplied - Please enquire for prices
- Small over-roof system - Filsol FS20
- Small in-roof system - Filsol IR20
- Standard over-roof system - Zensolar
- Standard in-roof system - Zensolar