Market-leading Ecodan® heat pumps on display at Big Green Home Show

The market-leading Ecodan® renewable heating system will be on display at the Big Green Home Show at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre, Swindon (25-27 October) – the UK’s biggest event for anyone wishing to make their home more eco-friendly and cost-effective. 

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric will also be explaining about the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) to visitors at a special presentation at 10am on the 25th October.

The Show gives selfbuilders and those looking to improve their home, the chance to get the best advice and see the latest developments and government incentives, through a packed programme involving expert speakers, live demonstrations, guided tours, real-life experiences and individual, impartial consultations.

Ecodan uses the latest inverter-driven technology to upgrade renewable energy from the outside air or ground and can reliably provide all the heating and hot water a home needs even in the depths of winter.

For every 1kW of electricity consumed by the unit, it can deliver an average of 3.2kW of heating energy to the home, with the renewable element eligible for payments under the Government’s Domestic RHI.   

“We have recently had the performance of Ecodan independently verified by the Energy Saving Trust,” explained Graham Temple, Marketing Communications Manager.

“The results show that Ecodan demonstrated average estimated annual operating cost savings of 8% over a gas condensing boiler, 36% over an oil condensing boiler and 67% over a direct electric heating system,” adds Temple.   

Ecodan is MCS-Approved and comes in both a sealed, monobloc unit or a split system to make it suitable for almost any property that has been thermally upgraded.  The range includes a British-built cylinder and intuitive, self-learning controls to offer advanced, energy efficient heating. The system is already being used in thousands of homes up and down Britain, from the Isle of Sky to the Isle of Wight and has been installed in solid brick Victorian buildings and modern high-rise apartments.

The Renewable Heat Incentive – which is due to start in Spring 2014, will see regular payments made to the owner of the renewable heating system, which will significantly shorten the pay-back period.

“There has never been a better time to look at how heat pumps can help reduce energy bills and anyone who would like to know more should make their way to Swindon and this show,” ends Temple.

To find out more about RHI, the Energy Saving Trust report into Ecodan heat pumps or the range of systems available, email heating@meuk.mee.com or call 01707 282880.

For further details on the Big Green Home Show or to register for tickets, visit http://www.buildstore.co.uk/event-the-big-green-home-show-2013.htm.

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Notes to editor:

Founded in 1921, Mitsubishi Electric is a global, market leading, environmental technologies manufacturer, producing an advanced range of heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment. The company realises that ensuring the right solutions are selected for each individual building, requires collaboration by all involved. Mitsubishi Electric has therefore changed the way it does business to ensure engagement with all involved in delivering sustainable buildings so that together, we can make a world of difference.

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