The Changes to the FIT Explained – 2016
For many years the government has incentivised households and business to adopt renewable energy technologies via the Feed-in Tariff. The FIT is basically a payment made to the owner of solar PV systems (and other electricity producing renewable technologies) for…
British Gas announces 37% profits for last year! What action can we take?!
It was announced this morning that British Gas’s profits have soared 31% in the 12 months up to 31st December 2015. It is not a massive surprise considering the price of oil has fallen so sharply over the last 18 months.…
What energy tariff should I be on?
What energy tariff should I be on? Energy tariffs are complicated beasts. Pence per kilowatt, standing charge, tariff duration, tariff name… Deciding where to start often leaves people utterly bewildered. However, we’re here to strip it back and ensure you…
What should I do with asbestos in my home?
We often get calls regarding homes with asbestos and how it should be dealt with. Whilst we are not asbestos experts, we do work with a qualified asbestos surveying company, so we put some of the most common questions and have…
Using sheep wool to insulate my loft
Using sheep wool to insulate my loft – a case study Loft insulation is one of the easiest ways to save money on your energy bills- so when we moved in to our new house, it was one of the first…
What is the best external wall insulation system?
When you are getting a quote for external insulation, it is a little tricky to know what to look for. There are so many different names and systems out there that it is easy to get confused. One thing to remember…
Certifications and Double Glazing
Double glazing has been around since at least the 1970s, and most homes, barring perhaps period properties, now have it. As a homeowner, you might not know exactly when the windows were installed, or who by, and this may make…
Green Deal Communities Grant – Buckinghamshire, Ealing, Oxfordshire
UPDATE: As of 30 March 2016, the government has stopped funding and the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund is closed to new applications. You can read about it here. What is the Green Deal Communities Grant? The Green Deal Communities Grant programme…
How much does it cost to insulate an attic?
So you want to insulate you loft space or attic? It is a wise move – around 30% of the heat in your home is lost through the roof, so insulating that space in between is going to really save…
How warm should your rooms be?
How warm should your rooms be? With the advent of zonal heating, it is becoming possible for homeowners to heat various parts of their homes to different temperatures. It means a better level of control and savings compared to having…