Pictured: Nick Heaney from Stratford accountancy firm Leigh Graham Associates is helping Andy Hollis and Jason Savidge from Stratford Energy Solutions with their expansion plans

A Stratford company specialising in renewable energy saving technology is growing so quickly it has appointed a forward thinking accountancy firm to help it handle its expansion.

Stratford Energy Solutions, which supplies and installs solar pv panels,  ground and air source heat pumps and biomass boilers has been so busy since its launch last year it's actually had to turn customers away!

Now the company has appointed John Street firm Leigh Graham Associates to manage the financial side of its business while its founders get on with using their expertise to help householders and businesses slash their fuel consumption, save money and reduce their negative impact on the planet.

Stratford Energy Solutions  founders Jason Savidge and Andy Hollis decided to use their 20 years experience in the electrical contracting and wholesale sector to set up the company which offers a one stop shop way for people to reduce their energy consumption.

Jason explained: "The government's Feed in Tariff which pays people for the electricity they generate via solar pv panels has been a huge success for us. But a recent announcement that the rates people are paid is going to be reduced next month has seen a mad rush for installations before the new figures come into force. In fact it's been so manic we've actually had to turn some people away."

Jason predicts the launch of next year's Renewable Heat Incentive, which sees the government offer financial rewards for householders installing other forms of renewable technology such as biomass boilers, heat source pumps and wind turbines, will spark a sharp rise in demand for their services - not just locally but from across the Midlands.

"We recently became accredited to install heat pumps and will be developing our range of accreditations to include biomass boilers and solar thermal. Our goal is to be a "one stop shop" for energy products, services and management with services including electrical contracting, plumbing, heating and renewable energy," explained Jason.

Leigh Graham Associates audit and accounts manager Nick Heaney added: "LGA has had a long term working relationship with Andy so he felt it natural to approach us when he set up the new business. Initially they wanted help with standard accountancy issues such as obtaining limited company status, VAT, tax and running their payroll service. 

"Now they are planning to expand we are working closely with them to discuss projects for the long term future of the company. We're there when they need us and can act as a sounding board."