Home Energy Scotland Loan launched
A new no-interest loan and cashback scheme has been introduced for those wanting to install energy efficiency measures in their properties. The Home Energy Scotland Loan makes funding available for homeowners and some private sector landlords to make improvements that will…
What’s next for battery storage technology?
What are the benefits of battery storage technology? Battery storage enables us to hold electricity and use it at a later point. This is important because it means that we don’t have to ensure a constant supply of electricity into…
What is a condensing boiler?
We get a huge amount of questions regarding boilers, but one of the most common queries relates to condensing boilers. Condensing boilers are very efficient; they turn more of the energy contained within the gas they burn into useful heat.…
What is MEES?
MEES is a set of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards set out by the Government for commercially-let properties. From April 2018, new MEES rules mean a landlord cannot renew or grant a new tenancy of longer than 6 months if their…
Should I get a flexible solar panel?
A flexible solar panel is a really useful bit of kit, especially if you’re an outdoorsy type. Obviously, installing a full solar PV system is a big financial commitment. You can be sure it’ll generate some energy, but you can’t know…
An energy saving challenge
Last September, on a particularly glorious late summers’ day, my colleague James here at The GreenAge made me a particularly challenging bet. After more than one beer, he suggested that I couldn’t halve my energy bills this winter compared to…
What to bear in mind when installing battery storage
What’s the cost of a battery storage system? Depending on the model and the size of the system, battery storage systems normally cost between £2000-£3500 to install. It’s a lot of money and you’ll want to make sure your system is…
Will I lose my Feed-in Tariff payments if I retrofit a solar PV battery system?
We were contacted recently by someone who wanted to know if their solar PV Feed-in Tariff payments would be affected if they installed a solar PV battery storage system. Before we answer, let’s start by introducing the two terms: Home battery storage means you can…
Are electric radiators cheap to run?
Electric radiators are often the go-to alternative when a gas central heating system isn’t an option, but their running costs in comparison to other forms of heating are often a mystery to people. The question is: are electric radiators cheap to…
Illegal levels of air pollution putting UK children at risk
On Tuesday, the results of a joint investigation by Greenpeace and The Guardian revealed the vast scale of the UK air pollution crisis. A new angle of research showed that nearly 50,000 children across England and Wales are exposed to dangerous…