Is there a future for hydrogen energy?
This week, Tesla co-founder Elon Musk called hydrogen power a ‘scam’. Musk said the technology is flawed because ‘the energy equation is terrible’. He also pointed out that hydrogen is very reactive, and therefore it is difficult to stop it bonding…
Which is better: chimney sheep or chimney balloon?
As chimneys are designed to draw air up and out of a building, lots of heat can be lost in this way. Blocking it with a draught excluder can be a good quick fix to keep you warm and stop…
5 quick tips to save energy in your home
We’ve rounded up some of the best and simplest energy saving tips to help you save money on your bills – and help the planet too! These are quick, easy measures you can take without making big changes to your lifestyle or…
Largest floating wind farm in the world to be built in Scotland
Soon, gas won’t be the only form of energy produced in the North Sea. Scotland is to be home to the largest floating wind farm in the world – Hywind – featuring five 6 megawatt turbines. Developers have been granted…
Experts warn of approaching ‘energy gap’
A stark warning was issued this week: if considerable action is not taken, the UK faces blackouts in the next decade. On Tuesday, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) released a report entitled ‘Engineering the UK’s Electricity Gap’. The group estimated…
More problems for UK nuclear energy industry
On Monday, there was another blow to the nuclear energy industry here in the UK. NuGeneneration (or NuGen as it is more commonly known) announced a delay in its new Moorside plant. It was intended that the plant would first start producing…
The comprehensive guide to loft insulation
We have written loads of blog posts about loft insulation over the years. Here we’ve gathered them together to give you a one stop guide and hopefully answer all the questions you may have! Why should I insulate my roof space?…
Making electricity from footsteps: is Pavegen the future for renewable energy?
On Wednesday I watched Pavegen’s Apple-style online live stream launch of their new product. It’s a London company which makes smart flooring that harnesses kinetic energy from footsteps. The company offers customisable surfaces to be used in high-volume public spaces, such…
Which appliances use the most energy?
We’ve rounded up the biggest energy-guzzling appliances in your home to help you save money on your bills! Energy saving: the numbers you need to know Fridge-freezer Fridge-freezers often account for 5% of a household’s annual energy bill. There are…
Why ventilate windows?
Do I need window vents? It’s all very well us ensuring our homes are energy efficient, but sometimes we are so obsessed with keeping heat in, we forget the importance of ventilation. The better insulated your house is, the more…