Using eco-friendly heating and ventilation systems – Advertisement Feature by EcoVent (RenewableEnergy) Ltd

The benefits are also encompassed within the home, through optimised climate, energy efficiency and preserved value, thus future proofing your development, your environment and your investment.

Heat Pumps
Heat pumps provide an environmentally friendly way of heating. They make use of renewable energy providing one of the most energy-efficient means of heating. Heat pumps are energy efficient and work on the principle of low temperature heating (35 - 55° C as opposed to 70 - 80° C for traditional boilers) they maintain the desired room temperature 24 hours a day. This results in a comfortable indoor climate, healthier for occupants and much better for the fabric of the building.

The Government has backed the use of Heat Pumps and will introduce the Renewable Heat Incentive in April 2011. House holders, businesses and community groups will receive payment for the renewable heat they generate.

Mechanical Heat Recovery and Ventilation
A Heat Recovery and Ventilation unit provides continuous ventilation throughout a dwelling, ensuring that indoor air quality is retained at all times. All dwellings need a supply of fresh air, not just for the health and comfort of the occupants, but also to control condensation and remove pollutants. The amount of fresh air should match the needs of the dwelling and the people living within it. To achieve an energy efficient standard of ventilation requires consideration of both the building fabric and the efficiency of the ventilation system. MVHR Units recover up to 96% of the buildings heat and have SAP Appendix Q eligibility. EcoVent is one of the few companies able to Specify and supply Passivhaus Institut Certificated MVHR Units.

Why consider a Ground to Air Heat Exchanger?
Fossil fuels are in short supply and energy-saving construction concepts are more important than ever before. Ground to Air Heat Exchangers couple energy saving with considerable improvement to internal air quality, and when incorporated with Mechanical Heat Recovery and Ventilation systems, these heat exchangers are highly efficient. In winter there should be a temperature gain to the incoming air in order of 8 to 10 degrees with the consequent improvement in efficiency of the heat recovery unit leading to reduced heating costs. With this system you should achieve a temperature drop, in summer, in the order of 10-12 degrees C to the incoming air. This does not mean that your house temperature will achieve this temperature. This very much depends on a number of factors including solar gain and thermal mass as well as the air tightness of the house.

Helix Probes
Helix probes are an innovative and cost effective method of extracting ground source energy. Energy is extracted from the ground through a closed circuit at a depth of around five meters. In conjunction with a heat pump the extracted heat is raised to the temperature needed for heating, and therefore provides a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution. Helix Probes are ideal for use in both new builds and refurbishments, and are the optimum choice if only a small land area is available, or where probe drilling is not possible, e.g. if it is not financially viable, or for geological reasons.

Whatever your mechanical ventilation, ground or air source heat pump requirement, EcoVent can help you with the answer.