Green Companies 2017: Kite Power Systems
For the next few weeks, we are going to be featuring a series of green technology companies that we think are going to be key in future years. We will speak to the people who work for them and get…
Expanded polystyrene and the environment
EPS is the most commonly used material in external wall insulation. Whilst Rockwool is sometimes specified, the fact that it needs a greater thickness to achieve the same results and costs more to supply and install means that EPS is…
Can I remove free solar panels from my roof?
There are now over half a million properties in the UK with solar panels on the roof. While many households have chosen to invest in solar panels to benefit from both the Feed-in Tariff and the free electricity produced, others…
How to install external wall insulation without a grant
You may think, by reading the title of this blog, that we are about to suggest you attempt to cut costs by installing external wall insulation yourself. It is certainly not a DIY job! Unfortunately, you cannot just buy random…
Green energy suppliers
We often get asked if there are any green energy suppliers in the UK. As most of us draw our energy from the National Grid, it’s difficult to know how or where it is generated. What is a green energy…
What are the benefits of saving energy?
Thinking about saving energy can seem like a lot of hassle. For instance, a lot of people will just turn up the thermostat when they think their heating isn’t warm enough, rather than taking measures to stop hot air escaping.…
What does 2017 have in store?
Happy New Year everyone – we hope you had a great Christmas and New Year! So what does 2017 have in store for us? Well a couple of pretty positive signs over the festive period to kick off this year’s…
Can LED lighting be bad for your health?
As of September 2016, traditional incandescent light bulbs are being phased out in favour of LEDs. Shops and suppliers are now no longer allowed to buy in new stock. LEDs are being pushed in Europe because of their relative efficiency…
Green Deal Finance Company Loan Book Sold?
In this article, we ask the question: do pay-as-you-save schemes have a future now there has been a demise in Green Deal Finance Company lending capabilities? Latest update on the Green Deal Finance Company Update: December 2016 – the services…
First time of use tariff introduced
We’ve been wondering for some time now if energy companies would start offering time of use tariffs in a bid to soften the predicted energy shortage in the UK. In fact, we first wrote about the idea back in 2012.…