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06/03/2009

Active Delivers Energy Solutions To Social Housing Schemes

Sustainable energy solutions firm Active has secured a total of £400,000 of contracts specifically for social housing projects since the start of the year.

The new contracts all relate to the supply and installation of air-source heat pump systems within affordable housing developments across Scotland.

Managing director of Active, Ian Nicol, said: "Micro-renewable energy systems such as heat pumps are ideal for use in properties commissioned by social housing associations. Affordable housing is designed to be just that - affordable. And since a well maintained heat pump system can be up to 5 times more efficient than a fossil fuel boiler it is an ideal partnership."

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One of the deals involves the firm supplying and installing air-source heat pump systems into six new homes being built by Scotia Homes. The project has been valued at £30,000 and has been commissioned on behalf of Angus Housing Association.

Eddie Higgins of Scotia Homes, said: "It is important for us to be able to offer our customers the most cost effective energy solutions within their properties. Micro-renewable systems are becoming increasingly more efficient and have become a very practical solution within affordable housing developments."

The new contracts also include work for Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association. Active has installed a heat pump system within a single home on the Isle of Skye as part of a trial. The company believes that renewable energy systems are an ideal solution to the energy problems of island communities and anticipates an increase in demand for its services within this market.

Active has offices in both Aberdeen and Inverness and employs over 100 people across the North and North East of Scotland. The firm also specialises in delivering sustainable air-conditioning and ventilation solutions to residential and commercial properties.

(GK/JM)

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