Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Reduce your carbon footprint by using renewable energy

Reducing your carbon footprint can be achieved by taking steps such as cutting back on fossil fuel consumption, using only renewable energy, making sure your boiler is properly serviced and using your hot water and heating systems frugally. But these measures can only go so far – what if you wanted to run a zero-fossil fuel household?

Morrison Sustainable Energy claims to offer just that, through the combined efficiencies of several innovative utility systems. We spoke to founder James Morrison to find out more.

After initially working in the soffit, fascia and guttering sector, James Morrison developed a passionate interest in renewable energy, particularly air to air heat pumps. About 20 years ago, he discovered the magic of solar hot water panels; this was followed by a new revelation when he first saw solar electric panels at a trade show in Munich. The firm he was working for at the time was keen to get involved and the venture became a success.

“The company that was making the panels was in Durham, but they had never sold any in the UK, they were just exporting,