Stroud District Council

Renewable technologies

  • Solar water heating system
  • Wood pellet room heater
  • Wood pellet stove or boiler with radiators
  • High efficiency log boiler with radiators
  • Ground source heat pump
  • Air source heat pump
  • Micro wind turbine
  • Micro hydro turbine
  • Photovoltaic system (to generate electricity from the sun)

If you are interested in installing any of the above renewable technologies in your home, please follow the steps below:

  1. Contact the Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre (ESTAC)
    Tel: 0800 512 012

    The advice centre can provide you with free, independent advice about the benefits and suitability of the different technologies. They will also signpost you to the appropriate sources of grant funding for your circumstances and will help you consider what energy efficiency improvements you might also need to make.

  2. Government grants are available to householders under the Low Carbon Buildings Programme. This scheme provides a helpful accredited installer list. Visit www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk for further information regarding how to apply.

  3. To talk to a member of the energy team, please contact Stroud District Council sustainable energy office on: Tel: 01453 754464 or Email: energy@stroud.gov.uk


  4. There is currently a £50 cash back scheme available to homeowners in the Stroud District towards the cost of various energy efficiency measures. For more information please see www.target2050.org.uk/

Case Studies

PV (Photovoltaic) Panels

Some local renewable technology case studies which may be of interest:

Useful Links

Key Documents:



PDF documentPDF  Solar Hot Water Case Study (PDF 374KB) - 10/12/2007