Sommerauer ECOS Biomass Boiler
24 March 2020
We are pleased to announce the new boiler from Sommerauer, the ECOS. This is the latest boiler range from the Austrian manufacturer, with current outputs ranging from 70 to 120kW, though... Read More
4 December 2019
We are pleased to announce that after successfully completing our office and site audit, Rainbow Heat & Power have once again becom an MCS installer for biomass boilers. This... Read More
24 June 2019
Rainbow are pleased to announce that we have now obtained our RECC memership and had our MCS office and site audits. This means we will shortly be an MCS installer... Read More
Rainbow to become an MCS installer once again
19 May 2019
After a 3 year break from domestic installations, Rainbow Heat & Power are pleased to announce that we will shortly be an MCS installer for biomass once again. After a number... Read More
Recent updates following RHI consultation
2 February 2018
It has been quiet for a while now in terms of the changes Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. We had been keeping you up-to-date with the proposed reforms when we... Read More
2017 named ‘greenest ever’ for electricity
11 January 2018
Came across some very good statistics today! According to Carbon Brief, more than half of the electricity in the UK came from low-carbon sources for the first time in 2017. This... Read More
Chilling through the Christmas party
22 December 2017
Well, well, well... It's December, Christmas is nearing and we're all like overgrown children bursting with excitement. Yes, we're excited about Christmas and Santa, but we were... Read More
4 December 2017
According to the Department for Business, Energy & industrial Strategy (BEIS), the total forecast expenditure as at October 31, 2017 was £697 million. This represents the amount of tariff payments the BEIS... Read More
The government supports green energy
10 November 2017
There was an announcement last month by the government to allocate a £557m budget for future Contracts for Difference Auctions ahead of the Clean Growth Pan report. The budget... Read More
RHI legislation approved in Parliament
1 September 2017
We have been keeping you informed about the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) reforms when we last discussed the changes proposed to the RHI and RHI reforms. We... Read More
Forecasting the upcoming RHI degression
8 August 2017
It didn't feel too long ago we were keeping you informed on the latest Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) tariffs, degression news and updating all our RHI calculators with... Read More
25 July 2017
Wood is one of the oldest fuel sources known to man. Its use is undergoing something of a renaissance, with ever greater awareness of the need to reduce... Read More
Small-scale electricity generators’ support slashed
29 June 2017
It has been confirmed that energy regulator, Ofgem, will cut payments made to small-scale electricity generators. The original consultation in spring proposed reducing the benefit to around £2/kw. However,... Read More
Junker rules out renegotiations on Paris Agreement
15 June 2017
It was announced yesterday that the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker will not renegotiate the Paris climate agreement amidst US President Trump's claim that the agreement could... Read More
14 June 2017
Now that the election has come and gone, some of us are still in limbo on a whole host of subjects including the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). Prior to the... Read More
5 June 2017
In response to the March 2016 consultation to reform the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) programme in its current form, the BEIS (the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) published a... Read More
15 May 2017
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) updated its members yesterday with news of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). According to the REA, the total forecast expenditure as at March 31, 2017 was £643.... Read More
8 December 2016
It’s that time of year again when colleagues get together and have a merry at the Christmas party. Well, we were of course a stickler for tradition and... Read More
2 August 2016
It’s safe to say that the C word is by far one of the most hated words out there. Most of us have unfortunately been affected by cancer... Read More
9 May 2016
We have only just returned from the All Energy event in the SECC in Glasgow. We were at this very event last year and it was spectacular and we just... Read More
25 April 2016
North England Build, a leading construction expo for the Northern Powerhouse, will showcase the latest infrastructure, residential and commercial projects as well as exclusive updates on tender... Read More
They’ve only gone and done it again
20 April 2016
It's amazing news for Treco yet again! They were informed today that theyhave been nominated for two categories in The Renewable Energy Association's (REA) 11th... Read More
The news that changed everything
27 January 2016
The news the industry has long been waiting for has finally been delivered. Crops for Energy (C4E) and Farm Energy Centre (FEC) have joined forces to operate a... Read More
11 January 2016
We are so proud of (and excited for) our sister company, Treco, who has recently been nominated by H&V News Awards 2016 for District Heating Project of the Year... Read More
5 November 2015
It's exactly a month today before you will have to comply by the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) that has been established by the UK government as a... Read More
11 September 2015
And so it was Heating & Renewable Awards 2015 and our sister company, Treco, was shortlisted in the Community Heating Project of the Year category. So we got washed... Read More
Are you ready to be ESOS-compliant?
1 September 2015
Understanding ESOS In order to implement Article 8 (4-6) of the European Union's Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/EU), the UK government established ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) with the aim to... Read More
10 August 2015
Sometimes some things are just confusing and mind-boggling. Take biomass boilers for one. Generally, the mass public have been educated and educating themselves on ‘biomass’ but you&rsquo... Read More
24 July 2015
We’re looking to get involved in a whole different kind of event – the roadshow kind. The Heating & Renewables Roadshow is different and unique, but in their... Read More
19 May 2015
How is it May already?! There’s just been so much happening in the space of five months, that we’ve all lost track of time. I don... Read More
6 March 2015
We have recently launched a campaign along with Ivar the Effecta who has sailed all the way from Sweden on his Viking ship to the base in Tiverton, Devon. Seeing... Read More
Commercial degression simplified
26 February 2015
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a government-funded initiative for those who use renewable energy to heat their homes and businesses. These payments come from taxpayers’ money and therefore... Read More
24 February 2015
Our partner, Wye Valley Energy, were the proud hosts to visitors from across the UK at their Lindner and Sommerauer training session yesterday that was conducted by Richard Collins and... Read More
The essential installer checklist
12 February 2015
I don’t know about the rest of you, but whenever I am speaking with someone on the phone or face-to-face and they ask me after I have had... Read More
Biomass boilers…often misunderstood
9 January 2015
So you’ve decked the halls with boughs of holly, brought out the mistletoe and wine, despite the weather outside being frightful while some of us nearly had a... Read More
2 January 2015
Ah, it’s that time of the year again – at the beginning of one, having just left another. We tend to be a little more reflective and appreciative... Read More
24 December 2014
I felt the chill on Christmas Day All my heating bills now say ‘Pay!’ The chill and rain My boilers strain To heat the house, all winter long. ... Read More
19 December 2014
As you may have noticed many of our recent news feeds have been about winter and how installing a biomass boiler can keep your home nice and toasty while Jack... Read More
18 December 2014
Unless you’re tanning under some glorious sunshine somewhere tropical, there’s just no mistaking that winter is well and truly here in the UK. Apart from wondering... Read More
16 December 2014
So it’s that time of the year again! Christmas tree, baubles, decorations, a drink or two, lots of smiling faces and loosened ties, music, a dance floor and... Read More
Because you shouldn’t go it alone
16 December 2014
It's no secret that a biomass boiler is a daunting investment, with a significant up-front cost. But in return think about how much you’ll be able to... Read More
Effecta Biomass Boilers Visiting the UK This Week
9 December 2014
Hannes Andersson, Export Manager is visiting the UK later this week. He will be helping Rainbow Heat and Power to manage the busy schedule of installations we are aiming to... Read More
Space-Saving Biomass Boilers From Effecta – Perfect for Domestic RHI Installations!
8 December 2014
The Effecta range is eminently suitable for Domestic RHI projects and were introduced to serve the emerging domestic market, as all the boilers in the range are MCS accredited and... Read More
Photos of Ben Bevan’s Trip to the Lindner & Sommerauer Biomass Boiler Factory
5 December 2014
Further to our news post earlier this week, we have just received some photos of Ben Bevan's visit to the Lindner & Sommerauer factory in Austria this week. Hermann... Read More
The Effecta Range of Biomass Boilers - Perfect for Domestic RHI Projects!
4 December 2014
The Effecta range is eminently suitable for Domestic RHI projects and were introduced to serve the emerging domestic market, as all the boilers in the range are MCS accredited... Read More
Revised Domestic RHI Biomass Boiler Worked Examples Now Available!
3 December 2014
The Domestic RHI Tariffs for biomass boilers have now been confirmed as being degressed by 10% in January 2015, we have added some worked examples to the Rainbow Heat and Power website. ... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power General Manager Visits Lindner & Sommerauer Factory in Austria
2 December 2014
At Rainbow Heat and Power, we believe in keeping as close as possible to our key manufacturers. We aim to keep our key people up to date with key product... Read More
Domestic RHI Tariff to Degress by 10% 1st Jan 2015
1 December 2014
Further to Friday’s news item regarding the Commercial RHI only to degress by 10% on January 1st, we have also been advised by DECC and the REA that the... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Visiting Lindner & Sommerauer Biomass Boiler Factory
27 November 2014
Next week, our General Manager Ben Bevan is due to visit the Lindner & Sommerauer biomass boiler factory in Austria. Joining Ben will be a delegation of customers and biomass... Read More
Noble Welsh Rugby Team Close to Ending 61 Years of Hurt!
26 November 2014
On Saturday 22nd November Rainbow Heat and Power ran another exciting customer event. This time, we took a group of customers and biomass boiler installation partners to the Wales Vs... Read More
Biomass Boiler helps Nursing Home Save 40% Fuel Costs and Reduces CO2 By 96%
25 November 2014
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home is set in seven acres of wood and parkland with ornamental lakes. The Manor House, now refurbished, was built in circa 1588 and extended in the Georgian... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Offer RHI Compliant Biomass Boilers
24 November 2014
Rainbow Heat and Power offer 2 brands of Biomass Boilers which are both RHI Compliant. Below we have put together some information on the RHI scheme and what this could mean... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Explain Your Fuel Storage Options
21 November 2014
One of the biggest considerations when planning your biomass boiler project is your fuel store. This should be as big as your property will allow minimising the amount of fills... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Explain the New Criteria on Wood fuel for the RHI Scheme
20 November 2014
During 2015 the Government plan to launch the new biomass fuel sustainability criteria for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). These criteria will affect both the domestic and commercial RHI participants, whether... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Educate You About Biomass!
19 November 2014
Rainbow Heat and Power have just finished analysing the results of the latest data collated by The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC). Every three months they survey the... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Give You a Checklist to Ask Your Installer
18 November 2014
At Rainbow Heat and Power many of our clients have told us many stories of misleading or incorrect information being given out by biomass boiler companies. At Rainbow Heat and... Read More
Humber Court Farm Makes Fuel Cost Savings of Up to 80% with Biomass Boiler System
17 November 2014
Humber Court Farm is a 200 acre mixed livestock and arable farm in Leominster, North Herefordshire. The farm’s original biomass boiler was decommissioned, to make way for an RHI... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Get Ready For a Day at Drift and Drag Racing
14 November 2014
After a busy week in the Rainbow Heat and Power office, thoughts have turned to the weekend. As well as the usual, shopping, lay-ins and all round TV watching Hettie,... Read More
Lindner and Sommerauer Launch Their New Website
13 November 2014
Last week saw the launch of Linder & Sommerauer’s new website. The site has lots of information (in German!) about the range of boilers they offer. As the... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Explains The terms “Biomass” and “Woodfuel”
12 November 2014
At Rainbow Heat and Power we realise many of our customers have many questions about biomass and what the term actually means. We have a number of guides on our... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Wear Our Poppies With Pride
11 November 2014
Tiverton Remeberence Parade, Devon (Source: Mid Devon Gazette) Rainbow Heat and Power Biomass Boiler’s home town honoured Remembrance Sunday with the annual Remembrance Day Parade through the town... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Help Nursing Home Make 20-40% Fuel Cost Savings
10 November 2014
Hay House is a family-owned and run nursing home specialising in the care of people with dementia and other mental health conditions. Resident comfort is a priority for the owners,... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power, The End of a Busy Week
7 November 2014
Yesterday saw the Effecta Shooting Event in Derbyshire, the day was a great success and luckily the weather stayed good for the party to enjoy the shooting. Hannes Andersson, Effecta... Read More
Effecta Training and a Spot of Clay Pigeon Shooting for Rainbow Heat and Power
6 November 2014
The team at Rainbow Heat and Power are so impressed with the Effecta range of biomass boilers we are hoping to establish a number of partners all over the UK... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power are Looking Forward to Tar Barrels, Ottery St Mary
5 November 2014
Instead of the traditional Guy Fawkes celebration, at Rainbow Heat and Power we are just down the road from the internationally recognised Flaming Tar Barrels. This display is not for... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Explain Why an Effecta Biomass Boiler Could Be Perfect for Your Project
4 November 2014
Effecta have just released some new brochures for the Komplett III and the Lambda Log Boiler these include some additions to the features on these boilers. Rainbow Heat and Power... Read More
Biomass Boiler Systems Replaces 2 LPG Boilers, Saves Client 20% Fuel Costs & Reduces CO2 by 96%
3 November 2014
Gumma Farm is a free range poultry farm in Presteigne on the Welsh borders with 2 broiler sheds, growing 132,000 birds per year. Bird welfare is a paramount on the farm. Management... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Give Frighteningly Good Advice
31 October 2014
At Rainbow Heat and Power, we don’t just sell you a biomass boiler, we design, supply, install and commission the complete solution. If you’ve been spooked... Read More
Up to 80% Fuel Cost Savings and RHI Payment Support Establishment For a Sustainable Farm Business
30 October 2014
Hallslake Farm occupies a stunning setting overlooking the breathtaking, steeply undulating valley where the East Lyn River meets Farley Water, before rushing to join the Bristol Chanel at Lynmouth. Much... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power – The End of a Busy Month!
29 October 2014
Rainbow Heat and Power have had a busy month, installing and commissioning both Lindner & Sommerauer and Effecta biomass boilers. As well as this we have also taken a huge... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Try Their Hand At Clay Pigeon Shooting
28 October 2014
Rainbow Heat and Power have planned a day of shooting in Derbyshire as well as a training and information session on our Effecta boilers. We are inviting a number of... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power’s Sales Executive is On The Road
27 October 2014
Rainbow Heat and Power is based in Tiverton, Devon and Henry Williams, our Sales Executive is always out and about enjoying the beautiful countryside that surrounds us (no jealousy here... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Helps You Make Informed Biomass Boiler Choices
24 October 2014
At Rainbow Heat and Power, we don’t just sell you a biomass boiler, we supply the complete solution. There are many options when it comes to choosing the... Read More
Has Your Household Turned the Thermostat Up?
23 October 2014
Research has recently shown that a third of us argue with our partners/house mates over turning up the thermostat. And be warned, a quarter of us do it secretly! ... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Help You Decide Which Biomass Fuel is Right For You
22 October 2014
Rainbow Heat and Power supply a range of biomass boilers giving you a wide range of choice of wood fuel. There are many considerations when deciding which fuel is right... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Give You the Information You Need On the Domestic RHI Scheme
21 October 2014
The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) launched on April 9th 2014, as Phase 2 of the Governments scheme to reduce carbon emissions. Like the Commercial scheme, it’s been designed to... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Biomass Boiler System makes 40% Fuel Cost Savings and Reduces CO2 by 96%
20 October 2014
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home is set in seven acres of wood and parkland with ornamental lakes. The Manor House, now refurbished, was built in circa 1588 and extended in the Georgian... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Answer Your Questions on the Commercial RHI Scheme
17 October 2014
Rainbow Heat and Power have put together a Q&A on the Commercial Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme following the 100% success rates of 100’s of applications. In this guide... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Launch Guide to the New Biomass Suppliers List
16 October 2014
Further to last week’s item on the wood fuel sustainability and the new Biomass Suppliers List, Rainbow Heat and Power have put together a page to guide you... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Supplying the UK with Effecta Biomass Boilers
15 October 2014
Rainbow Heat and Power are supplying the UK with the Effecta range of biomass boilers, ranging from 25 to 60kW, burning either wood pellets or logs and boilers are accredited by... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Installation at Humber Court Farm
14 October 2014
Humber Court Farm is a 200 acre mixed livestock and arable farm in Leominster, North Herefordshire. The farm’s original biomass boiler was decommissioned, to make way for an RHI... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Supplying the UK with Lindner & Sommerauer Biomass Boilers
13 October 2014
Lindner & Sommerauer was founded in 1991 by Hermann Lindner and Christian Sommerauer to manufacture biomass boilers. They are based in Upper Austria, the European centre of excellence for wood heating... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Have a Great Time at NextGen 2014
10 October 2014
After a busy week at NextGen 2014, Rainbow Heat and Power now have the task of unpacking and debriefing from the show. We had a great time meeting and greeting all... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Looking Good at NextGen 2014
8 October 2014
Here at Rainbow Heat and Power we think the stand is looking really good at the NextGen 2014 show. Not only do we have an actual Lindner & Sommerauer Biomass Boiler... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Attend NextGen 2014
8 October 2014
Today Rainbow Heat and Power are joining their new partners, Treco and Wye Valley Energy at the NextGen 2014 show in Warwickshire. All 3 companies are exhibiting at the show and can... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Explain What the January Degression Could Mean to You
7 October 2014
With the October degression behind us Rainbow Heat and Power are now looking to the proposed January degression of a suspected 20%. To help identify what this could mean to your... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Arrive Back from a Weekend of Merriment at Oktoberfest
6 October 2014
This weekend Rainbow Heat and Power joined the likes of Usain Bolt, Tina Turner and many players from FC Bayern Munich at the 181st Oktoberfest. Over the course of 2 weeks, 6.3... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Explains the New Criteria Relating to Biomass Boiler Wood Fuel
2 October 2014
April 2015 will see the Government launch the new biomass fuel sustainability criteria for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). This criteria will effect both the domestic and commercial RHI participants, whether... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power part of the “Power of 3” at NextGen 2014
1 October 2014
Rainbow Heat and Power are located in Tiverton, Devon and has an extensive knowledge of the local area as well as experience supplying and installing biomass boilers nationally. We have... Read More
We Can Help You Use an Untapped Biomass Boiler Fuel Supply
30 September 2014
Some of the biggest savings our clients can make on fuel costs are where they self-supply with wood fuel sourced from their own woodland. Chipping your own fuel can save... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Visit APF 2014
29 September 2014
We recently attended the APF International Forest Machinery Exhibition 2014 at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire. Our Sales Executive, Henry Williams, attended the event to meet and greet exhibitors and show goers.... Read More
Rainbow Heat and Power Afternoon at the Polo!
26 August 2014
We attended a Polo match at Vaux Park Polo club in Yeovil on Saturday. It was a lovely sunny day and we were treated to a great display of sportsmanship. ... Read More
A Great Day at the Mid Devon Show for Rainbow Heat and Power!
28 July 2014
We had a great day showcasing biomass boilers at the Mid Devon Show in Tiverton on Saturday, despite the incredibly hot weather! We sponsored several areas of the show, with... Read More
Work Out Your Payback from the Domestic RHI With Our Worked Biomass Boiler Examples
25 July 2014
We have developed the following worked examples to give you an idea of the cost of installing a biomass boiler and the RHI payments you can expect from the Domestic... Read More
Find Out About the Renewable Heat Incentive at the Mid Devon Show
24 July 2014
Tiverton-based biomass boiler company Rainbow Heat and Power are sponsoring the Mid Devon Show this year. We provide biomass heating solutions for home, business and agriculture (often using district heating).... Read More
Rainbow Heat And Power Attending the Mid Devon Show
23 July 2014
Rainbow Heat and Power will be attending the Mid Devon Show this Saturday 26th July. The Show is being held at the Showground on Post Hill, Tiverton and the venue... Read More
Want to Heat with Logs and Pellets?
18 June 2014
If you are looking for a biomass boiler, but can't choose between burning logs or burning wood pellets, then the Effecta Lambda range could be ideal for your project. ... Read More
Introducting the Effecta Range of Biomass Boilers
16 June 2014
We are delighted to announce the addition of a new range of biomass boilers to the Rainbow Heat and Power product range. Call us on 01884 212 044 or email us Hello@RainbowHeatandPower... Read More
Off to Sell Biomass Boilers at the Bath & West Show Today!
27 May 2014
We're off to set up our stand at the Bath & West Show today and Rainbow Heat and Power will be at the show on Wednesday 28th May, Thursday 2... Read More