Ecoliving has today announced that it is seeking applications from RSLs looking for funding towards ground source heat pump installations.

The renewable energy specialist has been awarded CERT funding from Scottish and Southern Energy which is designed to help eradicate fuel poverty and help those who often struggle to heat their homes benefit from lower energy bills.

Ecoliving is looking to work with Housing Associations and other RSLs by providing grants towards ground source heat pumps. These pumps use free renewable energy from the ground and can help the average household save 60-75% of heating energy used each year.


Ecoliving Managing Director, Mark Henderson, said: "We have been actively involved in the affordable housing sector for the last four years, promoting the adoption of heat pumps in the battle against fuel poverty and carbon reduction.

"We are delighted to be able to bring CERT funding through Scottish and Southern Energy to existing and new RSL partners. This is a significant boost to the adoption of tried and tested heat pump technology in social housing and will help to lift many households across Scotland out of fuel poverty."

CERT funding can be used in support of ground source heat pump installations in a variety of domestic developments as part of heating upgrade programmes.

(GK/JM)