The LPG provider will focus on helping off-grid housing developments operate similarly to those on the national mains gas network. It will create a miniature gas grid that provides an uninterrupted supply of LPG directly into individual homes from bulk storage tanks on site or underground.
The firm already builds rural miniature gas grids and operates hundreds of them across the UK. The new team will expand this offering with expertise available to rural housing developers, architects and home owners and will recognise the rapid growth of the rural house building sector.
Flogas claims that by operating on LPG as opposed to oil or solid fuels, home owners can make huge cost savings and reduce their carbon footprint by up to 50 per cent – making houses easier to sell for developers. Each property will also be fitted with an individual smart meter to ensure all billing is based on actual readings, rather than estimates.
Flogas business development manager Nicky Perry said: “We’ve been working with rural housing developers for more than 30 years, so we’re delighted to be creating this specialist team to further strengthen the support we can give them.
“We pride ourselves on being experts in energy, and with a wealth of LPG experience, the new team will be able to provide even more tailored solutions to help house builders in rural areas reap the rewards of a more secure, efficient and economical fuel supply.
“As space in urban areas becomes progressively limited, we’re seeing more and more homes being built in rural areas, away from the national gas grid. There is therefore a bigger demand for rural heating solutions than ever before; and with home owners looking to keep costs and emissions as low as possible, metered estates are becoming increasingly popular.”