Have smart thermostats got smarter?
Smart thermostats stop you having to fiddle with your heating and make sure your house stays a nice ambient temperature. We’ve reviewed lots of them before but we thought it was time for an update, as they keep getting better! There…
Prepare your baby’s room the eco way!
There’s so much to think about when preparing to bring your baby home from the hospital. You may have to make changes to your home – and eventually they will need a room of their own. We have a few suggestions…
Why should I get a solar battery storage system at home?
Through panels on your roof, a solar PV system is a reliable way to harness free electricity. Radiant light and heat from the sun is converted into electricity, to be used for lighting, hot water and heating. The benefits are clear:…
Business News: DECC scrapped – 29th July 2016
DECC scrapped in government reshuffle So what is new over the last couple of weeks? Well following Theresa May’s appointment, DECC – the office responsible for coming up with our energy blueprint – has been scrapped. Instead the energy remit…
Introduction to floor insulation
Insulation is perhaps our most recommended energy saving measure. The investment is worth it to regulate the temperature of your home and it normally pays for itself in the savings it can makto energy bills. Floor insulation is an often-forgotten type,…
What is PAS 2080?
May 2016 saw the launch of a new standard for carbon reduction in the construction industry, PAS (Publicly Available Specification) 2080. PAS 2080 was introduced to increase understanding of whole life carbon management within infrastructure (water, energy, transport, communications and waste).…
An introduction to storage heaters
What are storage heaters? Storage heaters are a form of electric convection heating with no plumbing or pipework. They are wired into the mains and have ceramic or clay bricks inside them. These bricks are heated at night, making use of the…
Can I get cavity wall insulation for free?
Cavity wall insulation is a great way to increase the energy efficiency of your home – and increased energy efficiency means lower energy bills. Until relatively recently, pretty much everyone was entitled to free cavity wall insulation. However in the…
How to make the most of your heating
It’s easy to waste money with inefficient heating, but small behavioural changes and inexpensive products can make an instant difference to your energy bills. So, here are a few easy tips on how to save money and keep your home at…
DECC has been scrapped!
The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC), previously headed up by new Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Amber Rudd, has been scrapped by incoming PM Theresa May. In a massive reshuffle, May has announced a new Department…