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26 Mar 12 – Collinton Earth Energy Achieve Accreditation

26 Mar 12 – Collinton Earth Energy Achieve Accreditation

Collinton Earth Energy have today received confirmation of their MCS accreditation for the following technologies;

Biomass

Ground/Air Source Heat Pumps

Exhaust Air Heat Pumps

Solar Thermal

It was a great effort by all to achieve these accreditations and this re-enforces Collinton's commitment to sustainability.

http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/mcs-consumer/installer-profile.php?ID=85451

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Collinton Earth Energy are now MCS accredited

Collinton Earth Energy are now MCS accredited

Collinton Earth Energy have passed our MCS site visit and are now ready to install and supply our customers with MCS certification.

To summarise in the report by the MCS assessor, "Collinton Earth Energy have demonstrated a very professional approach throughout today’s visit and they have implemented a good Quality Management System."

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Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Collinton's Kris Mclaughlin has been shortlisted in the, Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, at the Scottish Business Awards 2012.

Kris Mclaughlin has been short listed in the country’s prestigious award show chaired by Duncan Bannatyne. Kris has spent his whole life in business starting by doing gardening while at school, turning to a carwash whilst at university then moving into renewable energy in 2011. KML Carwash still operates and has plans to move into a second site in 2012.

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Luxury barn conversion ‘goes green’

Luxury barn conversion ‘goes green’

Earlier this year we completed this unique and inspiring luxury barn conversion set in the heart of Burns countryside in Blairston, South Ayrshire.  This environmentally friendly home aims to reduce its carbon footprint by using the latest renewable energy design solutions such as Ubbink black solar panels complete with Solar Edge technology and underfloor heating.

The owner has also included an exclusive Edwin Loxley bespoke kitchen in their design as well as hardwood bi-folding doors. And the addition of a roof terrace makes the most of the spectacular views. It only took a couple of days for us to supply and fit the solar panel array and by the second day it was already up and running and generating money for the owner!

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