Energy tariff feeds rapid growth for renewable company

RENEWABLE energy company Eco Environments has seen its turnover increase by 636%, following the introduction of the Government’s Feed-in-Tariffs system 18 months ago.

The Liverpool-based company grew turnover to £1.4m last year and director David Hunt has now set his sights on hitting the £5m mark within two years.

The company designs, installs and commissions a range of renewable energy and energy conservation products, specialising in Solar Photovoltaic (PV), wind turbines and solar thermal water heating systems and heat pumps.

It already has a network of offices in the North West as well as in the North East, Midlands, North Wales and further offices are soon to be opened in the south of England.

A report by consumer champion Which? shows that small-scale energy generation using solar power or wind turbines has grown by 400% since the introduction of the Government’s Feed-in-Tariffs system 18 months ago.

Mr Hunt said: “The Government’s Feed-in-Tariffs system, introduced last year, transformed the sector overnight because of the significant financial as well as environmental benefits attached to both solar PV and wind turbine schemes.

“The Which? report comes as no surprise to us as we are seeing more and more enquiries from homeowners and businesses wanting to go ahead with small-scale renewable energy schemes.”