We are offering a free copy of Stewart Boyle’s new book ‘The Sleeping Giant Awakens: Bio-energy in the UK’ to a random follower chosen from the next 30 people to follow Rainbow Heat and Power on Twitter @R_Heat_Power.
The book has been launched by South East Wood Fuel Consultancy Head Stewart T Boyle. Boyle covers the whole gamut of bio-energy – fuels, heating, biopower, biofuels, AD and answers questions such as ‘Does Bio-energy actually save carbon? and ‘Do we have enough fuel?’ It is a thought-provoking book and gives a fantastic overview of this fast-growing sector and the place that biomass boiler heating systems take within this mix of renewable heating.
Respected En-Agri Editor Richard Crowhurst says: “This book is simply brilliant. Every investor, campaigner, politician and scientist should have to read this book before commenting on the debate or making policy decisions. It is the clearest and most thorough introduction to the subject I have come across.”
SEWF have always offered practical advice on ‘how to do bio-energy heating right’ so we are delighted that the book includes 34 ‘top tips’ in the chapter on practical aspects of bio-energy. There are also 30 real world Case Studies of bio-energy in action including Stansted Park where wood heating helped turn around an ailing woodland estate and sawmill and supported the renaissance of a respected country house. The NFUs top Renewable Advisor has said of the book: “This is a timely, accessible and ultimately hopeful book, suitable for bioenergy novices and old hands alike. Stewart Boyle has a unique perspective - with his extensive background in green campaigning as well as substantial experience with biomass heating and fuel supply, he is well-placed to cast a critical eye over the entire UK bioenergy sector.”