Should I get a heated mirror for my bathroom?
A heated mirror is a great way to warm your bathroom, but standard mirrors can encourage humidity, leading to damp problems down the line. This is because bathrooms are often inadequately ventilated, so heating can lead to condensation. We have found an…
Top Smart Heating Controls in the UK
TheGreenAge team review their smart thermostats There are lots of different ‘smart’ heating systems currently available on the market; in this blog we take a look at our top 10. The can broadly be split in to two categories: basic…
Micafil Loose Fill loft insulation
Someone asked us this week whether or not Micafil loft insulation is worth installing. Micafil is different to most loft insulation in that it is loose fill – i.e. instead of coming in a big roll, this insulation comes as…
15 surprising energy facts
1 Only 5% of the power drawn by a phone charger is used to charge the phone – so remember to turn it off when you are done! 2 A typical microwave uses more electricity to keep its digital clock…
Will I get in trouble for a low EPC rating?
New regulations for private landlords mean you could be in for a hefty fine if the property you rent out has an EPC rating of E or lower. But more than that you may be prevented from renting out the…
Green Companies 2017: Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay Plc
Following last week’s feature on kite power, we are now focusing on tidal lagoon power, a technology also expected to make an impact in the next few days. We’ve written about Swansea Tidal Lagoon before, but until now it has…
How do smart meters work?
What are smart meters? Smart meters measure your gas and electricity and automatically send readings to your energy providers. They are currently being installed free of charge across the UK – the Government wants every house to have them by…
Why get a new boiler?
Why invest in an energy efficient boiler? Old boilers are often pretty inefficient. Most last around 15 years, so if yours is approaching this age, it might be time to think about getting a new boiler. Because your boiler can account…
Toxic Home Syndrome
Poor air quality has become a big worry in the UK. with its big cities repeatedly failing to meet air pollution targets. Experts estimate that up to half a million people die prematurely each year as a direct result of breathing…
Npower’s energy prices rise by 10%
Npower have just announced a price hike of 9.8% or £109 a year for their customers on dual fuel bills. From 16 March, the ‘big six’ energy provider will raise electricity prices by an average of 15% and gas prices by 4.8%.…