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VG Biomass : Helping you to Significantly Reduce your Energy Bills this Winter. With the introduction of the commercial and domestic RHI, there has never been a better time to switch to biomass heating. VG Biomass is the Biomass arm of respected UK renewable technology company, VG Energy Ltd. and specialise in the design, supply, installation and servicing of biomass boiler systems. With over 500 renewable technology products successfully completed since 2008, the company has earned one of the highest regarded reputations in the industry. VG Biomass currently delivers renewable energy projects to organisations in both the public and private sector spanning multiple industries. Over the last 10 years, the cost of fossil fuel sources such as oil and gas has soared with the cost of bulk heating oil increasing, on average 10% per year. Recently, one of the 6 big energy companies has announced plans to increase its electricity and gas prices by 8.2%, with the other main suppliers set to follow. Stephen Hamilton, farmer and coowner at VG said: “As a Farmer, you can take action and start saving energy costs today. By switching to Biomass (wood) heating, you could save up now considered to be one of the most credible teams in the UK. Steven brings to VG over 20 years of technical heating management experience gained within Scottish Gas where he managed an extensive installation and servicing team of over 60 personnel. Steven has also lectured on Heating, Gas, Oil and Solid fuel systems to Engineers and Estate Managers. Based in the company’s head office in Galston, Ayrshire, but with on-site management responsibilities, Steven will manage the company’s biomass installation and design teams as well as overseeing multiple installation projects, liaising directly with agricultural, commercial and domestic customers to ensure each project is delivered on time and within budget. Steven will provide specialist product, installation and commissioning training to VG’s engineers, sales consultants and after sales personnel. This key senior management role will also require Steven to continue to develop the company’s range of biomass boiler products and services to ensure VG is at the forefront of the biomass heating market, whilst offering clients high quality products and market leading levels of customer service and on-going support programmes. Commenting on the appointment, Stephen Hamilton, co-owner of VG said: “Steven’s qualifications, wealth of experience and credibility will be cost effectively for our customers. We highly valuable to the continuous are unique in providing a complete turn- VG Biomass has appointed Steven Rawding as Biomass Technical Manager development of our biomass division and key project management service. From we are confident Steven will make an the initial site visit and the consultation to further enhance and expand the immediate impact, not only within VG, company’s biomass installation team, but to our customers. This appointment will help facilitate our strategic plans for positioning VG Biomass as a leading provider of biomass heating systems in the UK.” Steven Rawding added: “I’m very excited to be joining such a wellrespected renewable technology provider and I’m looking forward to working with the whole team to further develop the company’s biomass heating business.” VG Energy comprises 4 divisions; Wind, Biomass , Solar and Land Leasing and currently employs 68 members of staff, including a planning department of 25 specialists . This combined depth of expertise and deep industry knowledge ensures VG Energy is ideally positioned to deliver highly successful renewable technology projects. period, the project is then passed onto our team of highly qualified biomass heating engineers who will design, plan, deliver, install and service your biomass system. “ If you are fed up of rising fuel costs and are considering switching to an alternative, VG Biomass reminds farmers of the benefits associated with installing a biomass boiler: to 70% on your current fuel bill. Not Biomass is up to 70% cheaper than other only that, you could earn a guaranteed fossil fuel costs like oil, gas, lpg monthly income for 20 years via In addition to these savings, you could the Government’s Renewable Heat Incentive. The Return of Investment is earn a guaranteed monthly income for 20 years via the Government backed as high as 25%, whereas the payback biomass heating incentive (called the period is as low as 2.4 years to 5 RHI) years (depending on the boiler size).” The payback on a large biomass boiler is Biomass systems come in a range of under 3 years sizes and typically burn wood pellets, Oil prices have soared 50% over 5 years. wood chips or logs. Modern, efficient biomass heating systems are computer Protect yourself against rising fuel costs controlled, easy to maintain and operate Modern biomass heating systems are and are common throughout Europe. VG 96% efficient, are computer controlled, easy to maintain and operate Energy works in partnership with You can utilise your own wood, thus the world’s leading biomass boiler reducing your costs further manufacturers, such as Heizomat, Froling, KWB, Grant’s and Solarbayer To arrange a FREE no obligation Site and offers customers a wide choice of Survey, contact VG Biomass at boiler size options and prices. Email: info@vgenergy On VG’s growing Biomass division, Phone: 01563 829990 Stephen Hamilton commented: “Our Biomass heating division brings industry Website: www.vgenergy.co.uk VG BIOMASS APPOINTS NEW leading capabilities and specialist expertise to fully complete projects from BIOM ASS TECHNICAL MANAGER FROM start to finish in-house, to ensure that the project proceeds smoothly as well as SCOTTISH GAS For more information on VG Biomass, please visit www.vgenergy.co.uk MEDIA CONTACT For further information or imagery please contact Gary Craig at VG Biomass on 01563 829990 or email [email protected]