How to make your new kitchen energy efficient
There are a lot of things to think about when installing a new kitchen. Although it can be a very expensive process, and you might not want to add to costs, taking energy efficiency into account is important, as it…
Why install energy saving and low carbon technologies when building homes?
It is easy to be short-sighted when building homes. Many developers are out to maximise profits, and they fail to see the benefit for them in adding costs by installing energy saving technologies. In this blog, we want to show…
Does carbon capture have a future?
Carbon capture and storage (CSS) is a much talked-about possibility, but one that has so far failed to materialise into the environmental game-changer it’s hailed as by many. Will it ever be affordable and effective enough to make a difference…
Installing central heating – does it make sense?
Central heating is the way most of us heat our homes, whether that be with a gas, electric or a renewable heating system. Heat is generated in one ‘central’ place in the home and then distributed around the building. This…
How to choose a home battery storage system
If you’re producing more solar power than you’re using in your home, then the excess will be sent to the National Grid. In the evenings, when the sun’s not shining, you’ll effectively be buying back the energy you sold (via…
British Gas hike prices by 12.5%
British Gas – the biggest energy supplier in the country – has become the latest to announce a considerable rise in prices, following an accidental leak on their website. The cost of its electricity will go up by 12.5% as…
The advantages of sheep wool insulation
Insulation is one of the best ways to help increase the energy efficiency of the home. One of the most natural and sustainable ways to insulate your property is to use sheep wool insulation. Most of us are familiar with…
Energy Performance Certificates: Ten years on
The Energy Performance Certificate is 10 years old! EPCs were introduced on 1st August 2007 as a measure of the efficiency of homes and buildings. If you’re a private landlord and your EPC is more than 10 years old, you could…
The best ways to prevent damp in your home
Condensation can cause damp anywhere and once it’s taken hold, it can be difficult to get rid of. As well as looking pretty horrible, damp and mould can lead to structural problems and health issues too. As with anything, it’s easier to…
Huge changes announced to UK energy management
Today, some big changes have been announced which signal the beginning of the UK’s long-anticipated move to a ‘smarter’ grid system. Current rules on electricity usage and storage will be overwritten, in order to help the UK prevent a potential energy…