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July 2011 - UK’s largest council initiative kicks off in Colchester, in partnership with Breyer Group - 08/07/2011
Solar panels are set to be installed on a total of 2,000 council-owned properties in Colchester, including homes, sheltered housing schemes and corporate buildings.
In one of the largest council-led solar schemes in the UK, Colchester Borough has begun work on an initiative to install solar panels on the roofs of selected Council owned homes, sheltered housing schemes and corporate buildings. Approximately 2,000 properties are set to benefit from this scheme, which will run until March next year.
Suitable homes will be chosen by construction and specialist roofing contractor Breyer Group, which will send a letter of introduction to arrange a time to undertake a property assessment.
Following this assessment, with the agreement of the tenant, the solar electricity panels will then be installed on appropriate properties on a convenient date.
A pilot installation of the solar electricity panels is taking place this week, helping to ensure that the agreed tenant liaison, property assessment and panel installation processes run without a hitch.
The project is being delivered with Colchester Borough Homes who are managing the project, and the preferred supplier, Breyer Group with whom negotiations are underway.
Colchester Borough Council’s Resources Portfolio Holder Councillor Paul Smith said, “I am delighted that installation of solar electricity panels is now beginning, in consultation with tenants. Undertaking a pilot will benefit the project overall by helping get each stage right from the start. As well as helping eradicate fuel poverty and sharing energy saving advice, any inconvenience for tenants during the property assessment and panel installation stages will be minimised and help and advice will be available throughout the project.”
Ms Beryl Hart, a Colchester Borough Homes housing tenant said, “I’m pleased to be one of the first residents in Colchester to have solar electricity panels installed at home having known that the project has been planned for several months. With the information and support I’ve had so far I’m sure I’ll be able to cut my energy bill soon by making a few small changes to how I use my appliances at home. It’s great that many other residents will also benefit over the coming months.”
Source of Article - www.solarpowerportal.co.uk
Posted by Emma Hughes 06/07/2011
Other articles about the scheme:
http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/uks_largest_council_initiative_ki...
http://www.sbmsearch.com/article/375
http://www.colchester.gov.uk/Info_page_two_pic_2_det.asp?art_id=13303&se...
PV Solar Scheme
Colchester
Breyer Group strengthens New Business Division through appointment of the right Director Sam McCarthy - 15/12/2010
Breyer Group recently announced the appointment of Sam McCarthy as Divisional Director with responsibility for New Business. Sam brings with him 30 years experience in the construction industry, working for both Private and Public sector organisations.
McCarthy joins Breyer from neighbouring, Essex based, construction firm Lakehouse, where he was Director of Business Development. Prior to that he held a similar role (Director of Business Development) at national property services company, the Apollo Group.
McCarthy also brings experience and understanding of the process and challenges that Housing Associations face from his time spent at East Thames Housing Group and The London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Sam McCarthy said: “I am very excited to join the Breyer Group. It is company that has continued to grow, despite very difficult economic conditions, which is a significant accolade in the construction industry. There will no doubt be challenges that lie ahead in the future but I look forward to being part of the next chapter at Breyer”.
Tim Breyer said: Securing Sam’s services has been a significant coup for us and will enhance our capability for identifying and procuring new business opportunities, which generate increasing levels of new business activity in line with company targets for turnover and profitability.
McCarthy will be responsible for developing and overseeing a new business strategy for the Breyer Group, which will include hitting significant growth targets over the next 5 years.
Sam McCarthy
Divisional Director
