Cost Comparison: LED spotlight versus Halogen spotlight
Update: Please scroll to the bottom of the article to find out more about the new legislation affecting halogen bulbs in 2018 Comparing LEDs with Traditional Halogen Lighting LED bulbs are the (relative) new kids on the block when it comes to…
Is concrete bad for the environment?
First off, I would like to apologise – this subject really is very dry! I have tried to make the blog below as interesting as possible, but it was a bit of a struggle… You might want to grab a…
The Green Deal Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need an assessment to get Green Deal Finance & Cashback Yes – in order to access any Green Deal finance or Cashback you will need a Green Deal Report produced by a certified Green Deal Assessor. Can I…
Evacuated Tube Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems
While Solar PV system turn the sun’s energy directly into electricity, solar thermal panels harness the sun’s energy by turning the solar radiation into heat. This heat is normally then used to heat water for use in the home. At…
Light bulb Colours and Brightness
The local DIY store has plenty of different shades of white paint, and just as you can paint your walls different types of white, so you can have different types of colour in light bulbs. Colour Temperature Different types of…
Applying Wallrock Thermal Liner
Preparing to Apply the Wallrock You will need: Your Wallrock Thermal Liner, Liner Adhesive, scissors or heavy duty snap knife, roller and/or brush, hanging brush or wallpaper smoother, and a plumb line and pencil. Firstly, make sure your walls are…
Installing Underfloor Heating with Suspended Timber Floors
In our home energy surveys, we encounter some interesting properties on our travels. One property we recently Green Deal assessed, located in North London, was going through a major retrofit, including the installation of an air source heat pump with…
Installing Underfloor Heating with Solid Floors
When we go out to do our Green Deal Assessments, we encounter some interesting properties on our travels. One property we recently Green Deal assessed, located in London, was going through a major refurbishment, including the installation of underfloor heating. Underfloor…
ECO Funding with Green Deal Finance – Worked Example
The following scenario shows how you can utilise ECO funding (a grant) to help pay for solid wall insulation, which otherwise wouldn’t meet the “golden rule” if paid for outside the Green Deal mechanism. Note: the numbers have been adopted…
Green Deal Finance – Partially Financed Worked Example
The following scenario shows how you can take Green Deal Finance and pay-off the balance with your own personal contribution where the “golden rule” isn’t met. Note: the numbers have been adopted from an example provided on the Department of Energy…