An introduction to LED Lighting
How do LED bulbs differ from other light bulbs? LED bulbs are an energy efficient alternative to standard light bulbs. Traditional incandescent bulbs work by passing an electric current through an extremely thin filament which becomes very hot, thereby emitting light. Of…
Energy Sector News – 13 July 2016
So it has been a busy week in the world of politics and the energy sector seems to have been slightly put to one side, however three interesting bits of news have come out. 1. Hinkley C is now going…
An introduction to infrared heating
How does infrared heating work? Unlike traditional forms of heating, infrared works through radiation, not convection. Infrared light is the reason we feel warm in the sun, even when the air temperature is low. Infrared waves travel through space and…
TheGreenAge Guide to Saving Water
Heating water costs all of us, but saving water is even more important if your home is on a water meter. It may surprise you to know that in the UK, the average person uses 150 litres of water per…
What is eco paint?
Paint is an easy – and often cheap – way to transform your home. However, it can be dangerous for both human health and the environment. There are a huge number of products on the market, and it can be confusing…
An introduction to smart meters
What are smart meters? Smart meters can be installed in your home to record real time electricity and gas usage in households and businesses. It sends data straight to energy companies, meaning less fuss for the homeowner, as they no longer…
It’s not me, it’s EU…
With ‘Brexit’ confirmed just 7 days ago, a huge amount seems to have changed in the interim. Our prime minister has announced he will stand down, the opposition seem to be in chaos at the hands of Corbyn; and (something that…
Why external wall insulation is the perfect solution for architects
Ever since the 1930s, the method of wall construction has moved over to cavity wall construction in the UK, and since the 1980s insulation has been added to cavities as a matter of course. You would think it is relatively…
An introduction to internal solid wall insulation
Does my property have solid walls? If your house was built prior to the 1930s, the chances are that it has solid walls – simply a solid layer of masonry bricks- rather than cavity walls. According to research twice as much heat…
UK exits EU: impacts on energy and green policies
Yesterday, the UK voted to leave the EU. What does this mean, if anything, for energy prices and green policies? A couple of months ago we wrote a blog about the latter. There will probably be no instant impact – it could…