Lighting controls – Choosing the right control for your business
Lighting can be a major drain on the electricity bill in an office. In this blog, we are going to look beyond the obvious switch to LED lighting and ask what else can be done to lower your lighting costs,…
Is cavity wall insulation safe?
Most cavity wall insulation is perfectly safe – but it depends on the material used, and the quality of the workmanship. Modern retrofit cavity wall insulation methods pose no threat to those living in the home, but if your walls…
Are we facing a lithium shortage?
With an explosion in the number of electric cars being manufactured and sold, rumours are spreading that global lithium supplies will not be big enough to cope with demand. But how true are the scare stories? The electric car revolution…
How safe is my boiler?
In this blog we are going to answer some common questions about boiler safety. Remember – if you have any immediate concerns, always call a Gas Safe plumber for further advice, and if you smell gas, turn the mains supply…
How much ECO funding will I get? The new easy ECO Scoring Tool
The Energy Company Obligation has been going for several years now. It is a scheme whereby the energy companies help pay for energy saving improvements, with each company bidding to pay for these improvements via a rather complicated bidding system.…
5 reasons to get floor insulation
Often the forgotten aspect of home insulation, floor insulation is either hung under a suspended floor, or laid on top of the floor to create an insulating layer above the floor. Without further ado, here are our thoughts on why…
5 reasons to install home battery storage
Battery storage is making waves in the energy industry at the moment. It is being developed for everything from cars to national energy management. But it can also have benefits on a domestic level. Let us explain! Home battery storage can save you…
What is district heating?
Also known as heat networks, district heating systems generate heat in a centralised location and distribute it amongst multiple different buildings. They can be used to provide space or water heating for residential or commercial requirements. The idea is to provide low-carbon…
Can solar panels catch fire?
Are solar panels a fire hazard? There have been a lot of scare stories put out by the press recently, riding a wave of raised anxiety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. But are solar panels actually ever to blame for…
Will a new extension cost more money to run?
Extensions are a great way to add more space to your home and to add value as well. However, it is important that your extension will be comfortable to live in and not add more to your bills. We are…