| 83 T T Kim Newth Switching away from fossil fuels Hospitals and councils throughout New Zealand are working with Apricus Eco to achieve sustainable central heating and hot water solutions. CONTRACTING Apricus Householders, business owners and government organisations across New Zealand are increasingly looking for ways to lower their environmental impact and reduce running costs, according to a leading provider of sustainable hot water and heating solutions. Apricus Eco Hot Water & Heating is experiencing a big uptick in interest nationwide as more New Zealanders seek to make the switch away from fossil fuels towards cleaner and more efficient alternatives. “We operate across New Zealand and are doing projects from Auckland to Invercargill,” says company founder Marcus Baker. “If you currently have a fossil fuel boiler and are looking to replace it or you want to reduce your running costs for hot water, then we invite you to get in touch or go to our website to learn about how we can help you.” Apricus Eco began nine years ago as a New Zealand distributor of Apricus solar hot water systems and has since expanded the range to include Japanese Reclaim Energy CO2 hot water heat pumps and advanced Austrian-made ÖkoFEN and Easypell pellet boilers. Catering to both residential and commercial requirements, Apricus Eco has the detailed technical knowledge to support a wide range of projects. Professional installation and maintenance services are provided through a national network of locally owned plumbing and mechanical service partners. “Our focus is on providing the best, proven technology to deliver the most appropriate solutions. With both Apricus solar hot water and the Reclaim Energy CO2 heat pump, for example, we can guarantee a 75% reduction in the cost and energy used for hot water in a home. Usually, 40- 50% of the average household power bill is just for hot water so these options represent significant savings.” With today’s high costs of living, it’s no wonder that Apricus Eco is seeing a lot of interest from the domestic market. These low electricity consumption systems can also help to boost resilience after natural disasters, something that Fire Emergency NZ (FENZ) has been quick to appreciate. In recent years, Apricus Eco has installed solar hot water systems in fire stations in both the North and South Island. Demand for efficient, sustainable options to replace fossil fuel boilers is also ramping up right across New Zealand. “This year we will have put in our seventeenth ÖkoFEN pellet boiler for the Ministry of Education in schools. By this time next year, we will have done another 10 schools. “These are all replacing fossil fuel, mostly coal-fired boilers. You get a 99% reduction in your carbon emissions by using wood pellets instead of fossil fuel. “For householders, the same emissions reduction can be achieved by replacing a diesel or gas boiler with a pellet boiler.” Hospitals and councils throughout New Zealand are other key clients working with Apricus Eco to achieve sustainable central heating and hot water solutions. A recent high-profile project saw Apricus Eco design and install an OkoFEN pellet boiler system to heat the historic Wintergardens in Auckland Domain. “We can expect to see a lot of transition away from fossil fuels to renewables in Auckland - and elsewhere – starting now.” Easypell & ÖkoFEN pellet boilers equally offer ideal home solutions for central heating and hot water, with all the convenience of full automation. Fuel used for these highly efficient pellet boilers is New Zealand made and 100% renewable. “The pellets are made from waste saw dust and wood shavings – not a single tree is felled to make the fuel.” For domestic Plumbing and Gas tting needs along with Solar and Hot water heatpumps Call 03 425 9670 or visit www.pro owplumbing.co.nz Plumbing and Gas Servicing the local Dunedin area from Taieri Mouth to Waikouaiti. P.O Box 109 Cromwell 9342 | email mayplumb@xtra.co.nz visit www.mayplumbing.co.nz Plumbing - Gas - Heating - Solar - Septic Waste Systems Servicing Southern Lake Districts Commercial & Domestic Project Services by the team at
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