Green Building Renewables York Solar Panels & Heat Pumps
Renewable technologies installed in York
Brands we install in York
- Vaillant heat pumps
- Fox Ess solar batteries
- Tesla Powerwall
- Eco Forest ground source heat pump
- Lux solar batteries
- Zappi electric car chargers
- Mitsubishi air source heat pumps
Solar Energy and Renewables in York
Yorkshire region benefits from the Pennines creating a ‘rain shadow’ effect on the surrounding areas, decreasing cloud cover and boosting sunshine hours by 25% making solar panel systems eminently suitable for local weather conditions.
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in York?
Find out how much a system fitted by our local team costs by visiting our solar page and using our easy to use calculator showing you in the York area just how much space is required, size of the system and projected solar power energy creation.
How Can I Find a Solar Supplier in York?
Finding a reputable and trustworthy solar installer in your area can be difficult. The cost of a solar panel system is quite significant, so you want to feel you made the right decision for now and into the future. Green Building Renewables York are proud to be your local renewables experts, with over 20 years’ experience of installing and servicing quality solar and heat pumps that are suited to you and your property. Give our award winning team a chance to quote for your project using our solar calculator on our solar page.
How to find Green Building Renewables York
Green Building Renewables
Unit 9 Chessingham Park
Dunnington
York
YO19 5SE
Installations and news from our York team
How many solar panels do I need? 8 key things you must know
With the increasing need for us to turn to renewable energy sources and reduce our carbon footprint, solar panels have become an attractive option for home and business owners. Solar panels help to lower energy bills and contribute to a sustainable future, but a common question is “How many solar panels do I need?”
6 quick reasons why you should buy solar panels in the UK
Is it worth buying solar panels in the UK? It’s a question we hear a lot, with people often doubting factors such as whether we get the right level of sunlight – which don’t worry, we do!Solar panels offer a number of benefits, but their value can vary depending on your location and energy
UK residential landlords are opting to sell rather than implement sustainable upgrades
Residential landlords in the UK are more likely to sell their properties rather than make the energy-efficient upgrades needed to meet the government's new EPC ratings by 2025.
Renewables and Sustainability in York
York falls within the Yorkshire and Humber region with more than over 193,000 of us calling it home. We are a city that takes its environmental policies seriously. The York Environment Partnership is responsible for delivering the Sustainable City element of the Sustainable Community Strategy, which includes activity across a wide range of areas including climate change, sustainable transport, natural environment and the built and historic environment.
York is also the base for the Environmental Sustainability Institute who’s mission it is to facilitate and deliver world-class research on environmental sustainability.
The York government plays an active role in mitigating the city’s impact on the environment through One Planet York creating a healthy, happy and prosperous city, which has:
- a thriving local economy
- strong communities
- a sustainable way of life
It tackles climate change and unsustainable use of resources.
- Reduce the amount of waste, traffic congestion and pollution and increase recycling in York
- Ensure that the new measures respect the qualities and distinctiveness of York.
- Avoid the loss of biodiversity.
Meet our York team
Chris Delaney, Managing Director
Chris has over 15 years’ experience in the renewables industry. He was the Co-Founder of York-based GoEco Renewables, prior to them being rebranded Green Building Renewables. He now leads not only the York office but also the nationwide network of renewables businesses.
John Gilham, Group Technical Manager YORK
With over 16 year’s hands-on experience working with air and ground source heat pumps, solar panels, battery storage and EV charge points, his knowledge and skills are unrivalled in the UK. He holds a plethora of formal renewable qualifications along with key partner manufacturer training.
Sarah Taylor, Group Project Support Manager
York born and residing in Dunnington with a background in business administration and project management, Sarah is tasked with improving our internal systems and processes ensuring our customers receive the highest level of service, nationwide, at all times.
Chris Garvey, Renewables Sales Manager (Yorkshire)
Originating in the construction sales industry Chris has over 10 years in sales of renewables, specialising in solar, air and ground source heat pumps. Leading our York sales team he supports specifiers and builders in quoting for contracts for new builds and retrofits.
History of our York office
Green Building Renewables (GBR) was launched in 2021 and has grown out of the business, Go Eco Renewables founded in 2016 by Chris Delaney and John Gilham. With a strong focus on customer care and over 20 years’ experience of installing low carbon and renewable technologies, Chris and John created a work ethos that makes sure every customer gets the time and attention they need to incorporate the most suitable low carbon and renewable technology into their buildings.
Acquired by Efficient Building Solutions in December 2020 and rebranded Green Building Renewables in 2021, the multi award-winning team continues to serve York with excellent service and a wide range of low carbon and renewable technologies.
York renewable awards
Shortlisted – Yorkshire Choice Awards – Independent Business of the year at the 2022 Choice Awards.
Renewable Energy Installer of the Year – Yorkshire & Humberside in the British Made Awards 2021.
Best Renewable Energy Installation Firm 2021 – Yorkshire.
Winner of the 2021 Prestige Award for Best in Renewable Energy Solutions.
Profiled for York Press Business Awards 2019 – Independent Business of the Year & Family Business of the Year 2019
Yorkshire Choice Awards Nominee – ‘Independent Business of the Year 2019’
