0% Loans for Greener Homes? Nationwide Just Made Retrofit a Lot More Interesting
There’s a slightly awkward truth about improving the energy efficiency of homes in the UK, most people want to do it, but the upfront cost can stop them in their tracks. Solar panels, insulation, new windows, heat pumps, ventilation upgrades……
10 Tips for Staying Cool This Summer (Without The Energy Bills)
Lightweight cotton linens like these are perfect for hot, muggy nights because they’re breathable enough to stop you getting hot and sweaty. For extra comfort, put them in the freezer (in a ziplock bag) for a few minutes before bed.…
Geothermal Power Is Growing in the UK. But Are Our Homes Ready?
The UK’s transition towards renewable electricity has taken a notable step forward with the launch of the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power Project. Drawing heat from three miles beneath Redruth, the site is now generating continuous renewable power, contributing to…
UK Home Energy Grants Explained
With energy costs still high and pressure mounting to improve the efficiency of UK homes, many homeowners are asking the same question: what help is actually available? Government-backed energy schemes are designed to make homes warmer, cheaper to run and…
Consider insulating your home before installing a heat pump!
A well insulated house is key prior to installing a heat pump With the launch of the Warm Homes Plan in 2026 (Government’s flagship domestic energy efficiency policy), more and more of the funding has been allocated toward decarbonising the…
Bio-Based Insulation Materials: The Next Green Building Trend Transforming External Wall Insulation
Let’s start with a simple truth: buildings are energy hogs. In the UK and across Europe, residential buildings account for a massive portion of carbon emissions and energy demand. And when governments talk about Net Zero targets, retrofit strategies and…
Why Heat Pumps Won’t Save You Money Without Proper Insulation
Heat pumps may not lower your heating bills without proper home insulation. Upgrades to lofts, walls and windows improve efficiency and reduce running costs.
Why the Warm Homes Plan – Green Home Finance – Must Back External Wall Insulation
This is one of those topics that can sound complicated at first, but rest assured, by the end of this blog, it really won’t be. You may or may not know that the UK Government has published the Green Home…
The Warm Homes Plan released today!
The Warm Homes Plan was officially unveiled this morning as the UK Government’s flagship initiative to transform home energy efficiency, slash energy bills, tackle fuel poverty, and drive progress toward net zero emissions. With a commitment of £15 billion in…
Is it still worth getting EWI installed in 2026?
Over the last 18 months, the retrofit sector — particularly schemes like ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) — became a political hot potato. A damning National Audit Office (NAO) report in late 2025 highlighted systemic failures: 98%…