Is Wood Fibre Insulation Any Good?
Wood fibre insulation boards – they’re a different type of external wall insulation system than EPS or mineral wool, giving you even more choice when it comes to choosing the right materials for your project. Given that you may not have…
Why Is My Water Pressure So Bad?
Water pressure – it ain’t glamorous but it sure is important. When it’s good you barely think about it, but when it’s bad it’s a massive headache. There’s a vast number of plumbing problems in the home that originate from…
Energy Companies Announce Further Price Hikes
Both Scottish Power and British Gas have now put up the cost of their standard tariff by an average of 5.5%, with EDF not far behind planning a hike of 2.7%. Several major energy suppliers have once again opted to…
Building Regs and Planning Permission for Solar Panels
Like many big purchases or renovations, solar panels come with a lot of paperwork. It’s not as much here in the UK as in some other parts of the world, but you still might want to consider investing in a…
Apple Goes Fully Renewable
Tech giant Apple announced last week that it’s operations are now running on 100% renewable energy, with further projects set to more than double their energy production in the coming years. Apple’s Energy Use From their data centre in Reno,…
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost?
Size The two dictating factors for the initial cost of the panels are size and quality. A larger system means more electricity produced, which in the long term will make a bigger impact on your bills and provide more surplus…
Are Wood Burners Bad for the Environment?
We’re living in a very different world than we were only 15 or 20 years ago. The general public has become a lot more aware of environmental concerns and carbon footprints, and we have seen an increase in trends associated…
Underfloor Heating: How Does it Work and Where Did It Come From?
Underfloor heating is a popular option for homeowners who like a nice toasty floor in the mornings, usually in the kitchen or bathroom. It can be costly to install, but underfloor heating works really well with stone/tile flooring. It’s also…
How do The GreenAge Contact Forms Work?
As an a reader of our blog you’ve probably seen our contact forms knocking about the website. Even though you may want to know more about a certain subject, in this day and age giving away personal information is a…
5 Energy Technologies That Prove We’re Already Living in the Future
Solar advancements Solar power isn’t new, solar power is the source of life itself. From growing our food to lighting our homes, humans have been harnessing solar power in one way or another for millenia. What is new, however, is…