Drywall vs Plaster: Which is Better?
We’re looking at the cost and insulation properties of traditional wet plaster vs the drywall alternative. Which is cheaper? Which is quicker? Which will keep the heat in better? Welcome to the plastering thunderdome. Wet plaster The traditional form of…
The Week in Energy 26/09/2018
Cuadrilla To Start Fracking In The UK Within Weeks The government has given the green light to frack at a second exploration well in Lancashire. Hydraulic fracturing or fracking involves extracting gas from layers of rocks by injecting water and…
What is External Wall Insulation Made From?
To a lot of people external wall insulation is a totally new concept. With growing household bills and an increased demands from homeowners for better methods of achieving energy efficiency, external wall insulation materials are a rapidly expanding UK phenomenon,…
5 Cheapest Ways to Increase your EPC Rating
Invest in a hot water cylinder jacket They may not be a thing of beauty, but a hot water cylinder jackets might be the single most cost-effective investment you can make for saving energy, cutting bills, and achieving a higher…
The Week in Energy 19/09/18
Plans For New Cumbria Nuclear Power Station On Verge Of Collapse Plans for a new nuclear power station in Cumbria are on the verge of collapsing after the Toshiba-owned company behind it laid off 60% of its workforce and embarked…
Infrared FAQ
→ How do infrared heating panels work? → Is infrared heating efficient? → Is infrared heating safe? → Is infrared expensive to run? → Are there maintenance and servicing costs with infrared heating panels? → What size of infrared panels…
Could Climeworks be the Solution to C02 Emissions?
Who are Climeworks? Climeworks are a Swiss company that have developed the technology to suck carbon dioxide out of the air and convert it from a harmful waste product and into a commercial resource. The company then works by selling…
The Week in Energy 11/09/18
11 Million UK Households to Save £75 on Energy Bills The energy price cap that Theresa May promised us is here, and it could save a lot of people money… so why should we be wary? Bulb Energy Hikes Bills…
Do Storage Heaters Use a Lot of Electricity?
Storage heaters can be an ingenious way to heat your home using the cheapest electricity, but for many of us the way they work is a complete mystery. We’ve set out to unravel the how they work, how much electricity…
11 Million UK Households to Save £75 on Energy Bills
The energy price cap that Theresa May promised us is here, and it could save a lot of people money… so why should we be wary? What is happening? A price cap of £1,136 a year has been introduced by…