Benefits

Biomass is zero carbon, providing significant CO2 emissions savings versus fossil fuels
The Hill of Banchory Energy Centre comprises biomass and gas boilers, providing flexibility and resilience in energy generation
Lower operation and maintenance costs versus individual boilers in each building
Heat is generated and distributed efficiently by ‘heat sharing’ across a variety of users
Through efficient generation we can supply heat at prices competitive with fossil fuels
Easy to integrate with heating systems installed in buildings
Having no boiler, customers avoid costs for servicing, repairs and replacement
Using locally sourced and sustainable timber provides security of supply
Local energy generation retains income and employment in the community

Hill of Banchory and beyond from the air