Benefits
For public and community sector organisations there are a number of benefits to be gained from biomass heating.
- Reduce CO2 emissions. The heating of buildings can account for up to 80% of energy usage and biomass heat can therefore significantly reduce CO2 emissions. A small primary school will generally save between 50 and 100 tonnes of CO2 per annum, a leisure centre can save around 400 tonnes.
- Financial Savings. Biomass heat can deliver significant revenue savings on energy budgets. Even a no capital cost solution can reduce energy bills.
- New Build Projects: Meet planning requirements and attain BREAAM Good or Excellent.
- Heat supply. Simply pay for the heat that is produced by the boiler and minimise time and risk associated with operation and maintenance.
- No Capital Option (ESCOs). Deliver carbon and financial (revenue) savings even when capital budgets are constrained.
- Stimulate Scotland’s Economic Growth. Using wood to provide heat creates significant numbers of local jobs in Scotland throughout the supply chain.
