Building solutions firm J Tomlinson shortlisted for two Energy Efficiency awards

Mark Davis of J Tomlinson

J Tomlinson is a proud finalist in not one – but two – categories of the 2017 National Energy Efficiency & Healthy Homes Awards.

The company has been shortlisted for ‘National Social Responsibility Company of the Year’, a title that looks at organisations that have had a positive impact within their local communities – particularly in helping to meet social responsibility targets. Following taking home the title of ‘RHI Installer of the Year’ at the regional awards for the West Midlands, which took place during May, the company has also been shortlisted for the national title.

The nomination is based around a ground source heat pump installation at two sites in Shropshire which is continuing to help residents at housing group Bromford save money, cut carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency.

Mark Davis, CEO of J Tomlinson, commented: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted in two prestigious categories of the National Energy Efficiency & Healthy Homes Awards. As a business with strong social and sustainability values and a passion for supporting our local communities, we are proud to have been recognised for our ongoing work. Huge congratulations to two of our clients, Ashfield District Council and Bromford Homes, both of whom have been shortlisted for the ‘National Housing Association/Landlord of the Year’ award.”

Launched in 2015, the National Energy Efficiency & Healthy Homes Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding work being undertaken within the energy efficiency sector, helping people to reduce their energy bills, tackle fuel poverty and minimise carbon emissions.

Winners will be announced at the official awards ceremony taking place on September 29^th at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, based at the Birmingham NEC.

Nottingham-based J Tomlinson, which works primarily across the East Midlands, West Midlands and Yorkshire, offers a range of integrated building solutions covering the whole building lifecycle from construction to refurbishment, repairs and maintenance, mechanical and electrical services and facilities management. For more information about the initiative, please visit http://energyefficiencyawards.co.uk/

For more information about J Tomlinson, visit www.jtomlinson.co.uk

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J Tomlinson lands ground-breaking solar power role

Construction, maintenance and energy efficiency expert J Tomlinson has been appointed as part of a pioneering community solar investment project.

Chase Community Solar, a community benefit society in Staffordshire, is believed to be the first scheme in the UK aiming to put solar panels on the roofs of council houses funded by a community share offer.

The project aims to raise at least £400,000 to install solar panels on up to 400 council-owned bungalows in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire.

Energy efficiency experts at J Tomlinson have been selected to fit the panels, which are designed to help council tenants cut their energy bills through free electricity generated by the solar photovoltaic panels.

The integrated building solutions company, which is based in Beeston, Nottingham and has a network of regional offices including a presence in Burton-on-Trent, has considerable expertise in the field of PV panels, having fitted more than 40,000 panels over the past four years on a range of buildings including schools, offices, social housing, sheltered housing and private homes.  

Chief executive of J Tomlinson, Mark Davis, said: “Cannock Chase is the second most deprived area in Staffordshire after Stoke-on-Trent, with high levels of fuel poverty. Council tenants benefiting from the solar panels can expect to save up to £250 a year on their energy bills.

“As a company that offers energy efficient solutions as well as energy generation technologies, J Tomlinson is very pleased to be a part of the team involved in this pioneering community solar investment project, which is the first of its kind in the country.”

The firm currently works in the area for Stafford Borough Council and housing associations Midland Heart, Trent & Dove Housing, Bromford Housing and Accord Housing Association on servicing, maintenance and repair contracts.

The company has previously installed photovoltaic panels for Trent & Dove Housing on their head office in Burton-on-Trent, and is involved in gas servicing, maintenance and repairs for the group.

Investors in Chase Community Solar, which is supported by Cannock Chase Council, are being offered a forecast annual return of 7% for the 20-year lifetime of the scheme, with a minimum investment of just £100. Tax relief of 30% under the Enterprise Investment Scheme is also expected to be available. Returns are generated by the government’s Feed-in Tariff subsidy, and any excess funds will be used to build up a local community benefit fund. 

Mike Kinghan, chair of Chase Community Solar, said: “We believe this is the first community energy project in the UK focusing on council house tenants. If it’s successful it will blaze the way for further community energy projects with councils and other social housing providers. There are many more social housing roofs across the UK and there is no reason why every suitable roof should not host solar PV.” 

The next launch night for the scheme takes place in Lichfield on Tuesday November 25^th in the Lichfield Room, Wade Street Church (Frog Lane entrance), WS13 6HL, at 7.30pm. 

J Tomlinson, which is a privately owned company founded in the 1950s, has a substantial heritage and wealth of experience in delivering integrated building solutions tailored to both public and private sector clients.

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