A YORK renewable energy specialist has teamed up with a gas supplier to launch a new multi-fuel energy business.

Tockwith-based Duncan Renewables has joined forces with LPG supplier AvantiGas in Derbyshire to create AvantiRenewables.

Neil Murphy, director of AvantiRenewables, said: "AvantiRenewables brings together two established energy companies to share years of tried and trusted expertise in energy provision.

"The joint venture allows customers to tap into an extensive bank of renewable energy knowledge. Our aim is to help customers make informed decisions about greener fuel options specific to their energy objectives.

"Biomass is an evolving source of renewable energy and is still a relatively new concept for many businesses but AvantiRenewables is perfectly positioned to advise and supply the right solutions."

Mr Murphy said as AvantiRenewables develops, biomass will form the first component of what is expected to be a suite of flexible green fuel solutions available to commercial customers.

Mark Duncan, co-director of AvantiRenewables said: "The great thing about AvantiRenewables is our collaborative strength in giving businesses long-term, flexible heating solutions tailored to their individual needs.

“We recognise that customers are increasingly aware of the need to move their energy requirements to a greener, cleaner fuel type for both financial and environmental reasons. For many customers the best solution lies in using a combination of technologies."

AvantiRenewables has been set up to incorporating the Government’s Renewable Heat Incentive in its offer to customers.