Why are my walls so cold?
It’s the chilly season, and we all know that means it’s time to turn up the thermostat and warm up our homes. But what if your walls seem to be leaching the heat from the room? What is the cause…
100 ways to save energy in your home
The ‘cost of living crisis’ is the expected to be most challenging event for families up and down the country as general price increases have now been coupled with exponential rises in energy costs. With these tough times ahead we…
Saving Energy in an Old House
Energy efficiency and saving energy in old houses is a notoriously difficult thing to do, especially in the UK where the weather is changeable and old house can mean VERY old house. So where do we even start with the…
Converting my shed into a home office
One of the major results of COVID-19 has been the huge increase in demand for home offices. With more and more of us working from home, the home office is the perfect solution to help separate home life from work…
Great Way to Check Your GBIS Eligibility with Insulation Grant Funding
As you know, here at The GreenAge, we’re always on the lookout for new tools that help you with energy efficiency. The Great British Insulation Scheme, or GBIS for short, is essentially the old ECO scheme with minor changes. However,…
Labour Government Committing to Green Energy and Building Homes
The implementation of commitments to green energy and building homes continued in the first months of the Labour Government. The manifesto’s cornerstones centred around Great British Energy, building homes, and the Warm Homes Plan. House building is mainly on the…
How does the GBIS save you money on EWI materials?
The GBIS (Great British Insulation Scheme) is a valuable initiative aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in homes across the UK. By focusing on the installation of external wall insulation (EWI), the GBIS not only promotes better thermal performance but also…
What is the Tesla Powerwall and should you get one?
The Tesla Powerwall is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery designed to store energy for home use. It is a product of Tesla Energy, a branch of Tesla Inc. that focuses on manufacturing solar energy products. Our friends at EWI Pro have…
What is AeroBarrier and how can it help your home?
AeroBarrier is an innovative technology designed to enhance airtightness. It has been successfully implemented in the USA, Canada, and the UAE, and has now been introduced in the UK. AeroBarrier functions by sealing air leaks in buildings with a specific…
Fuel Poverty in the UK
Fuel poverty is a critical issue because it has direct implications for people’s quality of life. Not being able to afford to heat your home adequately can have serious health implications, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children,…