Energy Saving FAQs
We get loads of comments left on our blogs every day, asking a huge range of questions. However, there are some that crop up time and time again. We picked out a few of these in the hope that they…
SMETs2
SMETs2 – or the catchy ‘smart metering equipment technical specifications: second version’ – is the new generation of smart meters about to be released. What are the benefits of smart meters? You might be aware that the Government is currently…
Merry Christmas from TheGreenAge!
Before we leave the office for a few days off to drink *slightly* too much mulled wine and argue over board games with our families, we thought we’d take a minute to wish you all a Happy Christmas! While we’re…
Infrared heating vs underfloor heating
We are often asked whether we would recommend underfloor heating or infrared panels, especially in regards to bathrooms. They are very different technologies, and the bottom line is that it depends if you are doing it just for comfort, or…
Are there any downsides to external wall insulation?
There are a lot of benefits with external wall insulation – but are there any reasons to be cautious when thinking about installing it? We’re going to share a few of the questions we’ve been asked over the years, and…
Why is my energy bill so high?
It can be a nasty surprise if you get your gas and electricity bills through and they’re higher than you were expecting. But how do you know whether there’s been a mistake, or you’ve simply used more energy than last…
Heat pump FAQs
How do heat pumps work? Heat pumps transfer heat energy either into, or out of, of a property. There are three types: air source (the most common), ground source and water source. As their names suggest, they all gather heat…
Tesla’s mega-battery is complete!
There is no stopping Elon Musk. The man on a mission to reinvent how we use electricity has had yet more success, with the announcement that his team have developed the largest battery in the world. What started as a…
British Gas HomeCare: is it worth it?
British Gas offers a number of ‘HomeCare‘ maintenance packages. What these mean is that you pay a monthly fee for unlimited engineer call-outs. The extent of the technologies this covers depends on your individual package. Some cover just your boiler,…
Budget 2017: green or not?
We’ve had a few days now to digest last week’s Budget announcement, and we’ve been thinking about what – if anything- was promised with regards to green energy and the environment. The government is under more pressure than ever to deliver…