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Renewable heating for business

Renewable heating can make an impact on your sustainability and save costs. Find financial incentives to support the move from fossil fuels to renewable heat.

Benefits of renewable heating

Is your business using fossil fuel for heating purposes? Switching to renewable heating can save you money and lower your carbon footprint.

See the benefits

Renewable heating systems

Biomass, biogas or heat pump? Learn about the different renewable heating systems supported by SSRH and which one would suit your business.

Renewable systems

Where to start

Are you ready to make the switch? Learn more about moving to renewable heating and accessing the financial supports available.

Switch to renewable heating

Renewable heating types

Biomass heating

  • Low cost fuel

  • Easy to switch but requires space

  • High maintenance costs

  • Tariff for 15 years

Explore biomass heating

Biogas boilers

  • Similar to a standard gas boiler

  • Can be used to create transport fuel

  • Easy to switch

  • Tariff for 15 years

Explore biogas

Commercial heat pumps

  • 100% electric heat

  • High upfront costs

  • Some older radiators may need upgrading

  • Grant available to 40% of costs

Explore heat pumps

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