Following on from the success in achieving
cheaper gas bills through the use of two biomass boilers, Bradford Council is planning to install more of the heating devices in its local authority buildings.
The two boilers at Peel Park have led to significant energy and emissions savings and it is also hoped more space will be made available in which to store the wood chips the devices use as fuel, the Telegraph and Argus reports.
Earlier in the year, the news provider stated that the council had taken the enterprising step of having nine of its civic Christmas trees converted into fuel for the boilers.
A council spokesperson said: "The boilers are fuelled by the woodchips which are collected from leisure services. The boiler at city hall could provide up to £50,000 per year savings and up to £7,000 per year at Ilkley Town Hall."
The local authority is also making use of renewable energy technology, with Bradford Central Library boasting solar panels.
In related news, Carrochan, the National Park Authority headquarters at Balloch, will open its doors to the public on September 6th, where visitors will be able to see its
green credentials, including a biomass boiler.
