Renewables firm plots expansion

A RENEWABLE energy business that received backing from the North West Fund earlier in April said it expects double turnover this year.

Carlisle-based EcoLogicLiving supplies and installs renewable energy and heating equipment.

The North West Fund for Energy and Environmental, managed by CT Investment Partners, put £500,000 into the business in April which has allowed it to expand.

It has taken on Chris Simpson as non-executive chairman and taken on a head of operations, two sales managers, a financial controller, designer estimator and a personal assistant.

It is expecting sales of £3.6m in the year to March, up from £1.8m last time.

Director Judy Pearson said: “Among the work that has bolstered sales was our landmark project with Carlisle City Council, installing solar panels on the Sands Centre and Civic Centre.

“Having someone on board with Chris’s level of expertise will also contribute tremendously to the development and success of our business.”