Insulating the loft and floors

The most effective way to combat heat loss is certainly external wall insulation; however, loft and floor insulation is also crucial. The best way to tackle an insulation project is with a whole-house approach. Whilst 35% of heat loss is…
Great Way to Check Your GBIS Eligibility with Insulation Grant Funding

As you know, here at The GreenAge, we’re always on the lookout for new tools that help you with energy efficiency. The Great British Insulation Scheme, or GBIS for short, is essentially the old ECO scheme with minor changes. However,…
Labour Government Committing to Green Energy and Building Homes

The implementation of commitments to green energy and building homes continued in the first months of the Labour Government. The manifesto’s cornerstones centred around Great British Energy, building homes, and the Warm Homes Plan. House building is mainly on the…
How does the GBIS save you money on EWI materials?

The GBIS (Great British Insulation Scheme) is a valuable initiative aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in homes across the UK. By focusing on the installation of external wall insulation (EWI), the GBIS not only promotes better thermal performance but also…
What is the Tesla Powerwall and should you get one?

The Tesla Powerwall is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery designed to store energy for home use. It is a product of Tesla Energy, a branch of Tesla Inc. that focuses on manufacturing solar energy products. Our friends at EWI Pro have…
What is AeroBarrier and how can it help your home?

AeroBarrier is an innovative technology designed to enhance airtightness. It has been successfully implemented in the USA, Canada, and the UAE, and has now been introduced in the UK. AeroBarrier functions by sealing air leaks in buildings with a specific…
Fuel Poverty in the UK

Fuel poverty is a critical issue because it has direct implications for people’s quality of life. Not being able to afford to heat your home adequately can have serious health implications, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children,…
Natural building materials

Natural building materials are gaining popularity as more people become conscious of their environmental impact and seek to minimise it. This shift towards eco-friendly construction encompasses a wide range of building fabric materials such as timber, mineral wool, wood fibre,…
Boiler Upgrade Scheme extended

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a government initiative for homeowners. It aims to help the homeowner afford the upfront cost of installing a heat pump. The policy can provide up to £5,000 for air-source heat pumps, and £6,000 for…
Carbon – offsetting, capture, embodied & operational

There are countless terms associated with carbon; offsetting, capture, embodied, and operational are just a few. They all play a part in the whole scope of carbon emissions and the Net Zero goal. In today’s blog, we will try to…
How Is The UK Getting To Net Zero By 2050?

The UK government has set a target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which means that the country will emit no more carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases than it removes from the atmosphere. Achieving this ambitious…