March 30 In the Press

Green minded business enterprise agency goes solar at innovation centre

CIDO – an enterprise agency for start up businesses has switched to solar following a decision bosses described as a ‘no brainer’.

Its annual electricity bills had topped the £20,000 mark so bosses made the call to AmberGreen in order to get the solution it needed to drive down costs and lower its carbon footprint.

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March 30 Newsfeed

Landlord and business owner chooses AmberGreen for solar solutions

AmberGreen Energy customer, Hamilton Coulter, described the green energy solutions company as one ‘with depth’ and here for the long term.

Mr Coulter, who runs his own business, said reading and listening to so many customers on the company’s website, testifying to the quality of service and quality of product, sealed the deal for him.

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March 3 In the Press

Stories of old to be revealed at launch of community project in Markethill

Local landscapes, both physically and culturally, contribute to who we are today, said John Hamilton who will officially launch Bygones & Byways – an online community facility.

The website brings together people from all ages and background to tell their stories of old in order to capture the wealth of local identity through storytelling and imagery.

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February 5 In the Press

Intensive livestock veterinary practice gets Q Cells Amber Green solar PV system

A veterinary practice and wholesaler which relies heavily on refrigeration systems to keep stock cool, said after long and hard deliberations, it has decided to invest in solar panels.

Northern Ireland based Mossvet has had a 20kW Q-Cell flat roof Hilti solar PV system installed at its Portadown site by the team at AmberGreen Energy to drive down its £3,000 annual electricity bill.

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February 5 Newsfeed

Rugby team given more power with new Amber Green goal post sponsorship deal

AmberGreen Energy is supporting the rugby team from Royal School Armagh by sponsoring its four international goal posts at its grounds in Armagh.

AmberGreen believe in giving back to the community as well as promoting health and well being among young people. The company has close links with the school and is delighted to support it in this way and wishes the rugby team every success this season.

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January 29 Newsfeed

UK community energy scheme should come to Northern Ireland, says Saintfield couple

Communities across the UK are looking at collaborative approaches to creating a more sustainable future for all.

A couple from Saintfield says the community scheme which has been discussed by the UK Government encouraging power generation in communities, should be introduced in Northern Ireland.

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January 27 In the Press

Is Northern Ireland ready for community energy schemes? AmberGreen says ‘Yes’

The launch of a new £10million energy fund has been described as ‘a significant step forward’ by AmberGreen who says the UK Government backed community initiative should be rolled out in NI.

Communities in England will be offered up to £150,000 each to create their own renewable energy through solar panels or wind turbines.

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January 20 In the Press

Students at Markethill High School support Putting Pupils First Campaign

Record numbers attend Markethill High Open Night to gain insight into ‘Vision 2014’

The Principal of Markethill High School described the record turnout of parents at Open Night as ‘phenomenal’ as over 500 people pack the assembly hall.

James Maxwell revealed a number of initiatives which will deliver an education for children which is of high quality, taught by highly skilled teachers in a caring, creative and safe environment.

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January 16 In the Press

The clock is ticking as leading poultry farmer urges others to beat the NIE deadline

Fred Maxwell, one of Northern Ireland’s leading poultry farmers recruited AmberGreen Energy to install a solar PV system to reduce his annual £20,000 electricity bill.

Mr Maxwell, who pays a total of £100,000 for gas and electricity, is encouraging other poultry farmers to take advantage of renewable energy as a means of cutting energy costs.

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January 14 In the Press

Water pump project saves lives in Indian village thanks to pastor led church project

Green energy solutions company, AmberGreen, are saving lives in one of the poorest regions of India thanks to a water project backed by the company.

The company has funded the installation of a new drinking water pump in the village of Gajipur in the Uttar Pradesh state of northern India which is being used every day by hundreds of villagers.

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January 13 In the Press

Quality education and quality teaching standards to hit the mark at Open Night

Over the last number of months Markethill High School revealed details of its ICT Vision, Literacy Vision and its ‘Vision 2014’ strategy. Those attending the school’s Open Night will hear more about the strategy.

Pupils from primary schools across Armagh city and District will learn of the ongoing drive for the highest quality learning and teaching at MHS.

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January 6 The MGMPR Blogger

Telling Your Story will help your business grow – here’s to successful collaborations in 2014

MGMPR Ltd is a multi-media PR agency which uses brand journalism as a powerful communication tool. We are a team of media law trained professionals who have the story telling skills to deliver your company’s key messages across multiple publishing platforms.

By ‘Telling Your Story’ we are building on your success. Our director, Eleanor McGillie, explains why we look to the future with ambition.

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December 6 In the Press

Markethill High School

Markethill High School governors says enough is enough and urges SELB to make decisions

Markethill High School is popular, it enjoys the confidence of its stakeholders, it is oversubscribed by 23 pupils, it is successful in exam results, its ethos and its vision.

The school’s Governors has submitted a development proposals calling for the school to be allowed to grow and also urges the Education Minister, John O’Dowd, and the SELB to make the correct decision for the school, sooner rather than later.

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December 1 Case Study The MGMPR Blogger

AmberGreen tell BBC’s Good Morning Ulster there’s no such thing as a free lunch with solar

BBC Radio Ulster reporter David Maxwell has aired the debates surrounding free solar and paid for solar pv panels as the industry begins to boom.

David interviews the chairman of AmberGreen Energy, Neil O’Brien, who tells listeners why there’s no such thing as a free lunch and highlights the many problems which can arise from opting to go down the free solar route. Here’s why AmberGreen encourage people to make the investment.

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December 1 In the Press

Harper Adams University in Ireland announces collaboration with Markethill High School

Agri-Food is Northern Ireland’s most successful industry. It’s a £4.4billion business which is exporting worldwide and currently employs almost 100,000 in the region.

Markethill High School is one of a few schools in Northern Ireland who have introduced a GCSE in Agriculture and Land Use. Corporate companies want highly skilled people so Markethill High School is ensuring it is producing the right calibre of students equipped with the right skills so we can continue to attract investment and expansion.

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