Hightae Heating
Red Cottage
Whitehill
Lockerbie
DG11 1AL

Tel: 01576 510399
Mobile: 07778 789937

 



There is a lot of talk about renewable energy sources, though it's not Always clear exactly what this term refers to, nor the stakes involved.

Renewable energy is energy generated from solar, water, wind, biomass and geothermal sources. This energy results from transfer phenomena and is inexhaustible as opposed to fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas, which are indeed finite deposits. Developing these alternative energy sources presents real long-term advantages.

  • First of all, the refining, transport and consumption of fossil fuels are responsible for most of the environmental damage caused by human activity: the greenhouse effect, acid rain and air, soil, water pollution etc.

  • Secondly, the supply of fossil fuels is limited: oil and gas reserves will run dry this century, while coal deposits will be exhausted during the 22nd century. Fossil fuel reserves will last longer into the century if consumption is reduced.

  • Finally, energy expenditure represents a hefty outlay for us all. It therefore makes sense, both economically and ecologically to reduce consumption.

While renewable energy initiatives are often undertaken at the state level, individual parties can also implement economical and environmentally responsible energy solutions: wood burning heating systems in forested area, solar panels for hot water heaters, biogas production by livestock farmers, wind pumps for water, and geothermal heating systems for houses or small apartment buildings everywhere. In addition, power can also be generated by solar photovoltaic panels, wind and water turbines.

If you are interested in saving energy, Hightae Heating can help with the installation of Solar Thermal, Geothermal, Ground Source or Air Source Heating.