UK has set a target of achieving at least 15% of overall energy from renewable sources by 2020. Since space heating accounts for approximately 44% of UK’s overall energy demand, biomass boilers as a renewable heating technology will make a great contribution to reduce carbon emissions in the UK.
Biomass derived from fresh biological origins can be burned in a biomass boiler or a stove to produce useful energy for space and hot water heating for both commercial and domestic projects. Besides its significant role in reducing carbon emissions, its low cost comparing with oil or gas will also make a great contribution in lowering energy bills.
Moreover, the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme pays the installing renewable heat resources including biomass for the heating it generates. It provides significant effective additional revenue as a result and thus increases the benefit for the investment as well. The RHI only pay the commercial-scale heat users at the moment and the payments are guaranteed for 20 years. Currently, for insulations up to 200 kW, an 8.3 p/kWh rate is paid while a 5.1 p/kWh is paid for insulations from 200 kW to 1000 kW.
Overall, biomass boilers can assist in meeting Building Regulations, BREEAM requirements for commercial properties, and above Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 for domestic properties.
Syntegra Consulting provide consulting services including BREEAM assessment, Code for Sustainable Homes Assessment, Commercial and Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Display Energy Certificates (DEC), and Building Services Design & Energy Consultancy. The benefits of renewable resources including biomass boilers will also be considered basing on its quality of system design and insulation.
