A guide to home electric car chargers
Electric cars have many benefits; amongst other things, they’re better for the planet, quieter and lower maintenance than petrol/diesel cars. EV cars can be charged at public charging stations. Some are free, some charge a small fee, and they are…
Is hydropower renewable?
Hydropower – otherwise known as hydroelectricity – is a fast-growing form of energy generation. It has been used for more than 100 years, popularised in the USA with famous projects such as the Hoover Dam. How do hydropower plants work? Hydropower…
How can I improve the thermal comfort of my home?
What is thermal comfort? Thermal comfort is how warm you feel in your home. However, it is about more than just temperature, and there are many factors which affect it. These are as follows: Air temperature The temperature of the air…
Business News: President Trump
It has been a pretty busy time here for us at the GreenAge as we are beginning to soft launch our ‘Find a local installer’ map. In broader news, there is one story dominating: the election of Donald Trump. President…
Smart meter roll-out
You may have heard on the radio and TV that the government is really ramping up its smart meter roll-out. To date, approximately 3.3m smart meters have been installed, but the government has plans to get them in every home…
Where can I charge my electric car?
Electric cars are growing in popularity due to improving technology and dropping prices. However, despite advances in battery storage, most electric cars still have quite a short range between charges. Tesla‘s Model 3 has a range of more than 200…
Is heating oil a cheap way to heat my home?
Many people in the UK still use heating oil to heat the homes – this is particularly common when the house is off the mains gas grid. There are two mains types of heating oil: • Gas oil (also known…
Are electric cars environmentally friendly?
The claim that electric cars are ‘100% eco friendly’ is somewhat misleading. They are vastly more so than petrol or diesel engines, because they release no emissions when driven. In reality, they could never be described as totally ‘green‘ for…
Energy saving facts and figures
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External Wall Insulation in South Wales
If you live in South Wales, external wall insulation could be a great option for you. Most properties in the UK are of masonry construction – so your ‘bricks and mortar’, but the process of how we go about insulating…