Why now is the best time to install solar panels
Solar PV is already hugely popular here in the UK with over 600,000 households benefiting from solar panels installed on their roofs. You might think that solar PV is made for ‘Greenies’ who dream of living off grid, but actually…
Ground Source Heat Pumps in London
Ground source heat pumps are a fantastic way to heat a home, for a number of reasons, however they are often considered a more rural technology, only suitable to properties with lots of space available. Is this really the case…
How big a wind turbine do I need?
Wind turbines can be a great way of generating your own energy in rural areas. We think they offer a great complement to traditional forms of energy and other renewables like solar. The thing is, it is really tricky to…
Why do wind turbines have 3 blades?
If you are the curious type, it may have occurred to you over the years to wonder why most wind turbines have 3 blades. It seems a bit of an odd number – why not 2 or 4, or even…
Can I install biomass in a city like London?
Biomass boilers have become all the rage since the Renewable Heat Incentive kicked off last year. The government payments are generous, and the technology cheap and efficient to run. Until now the interest has come mainly from off-grid communities out…
10 ways to stop condensation occurring in your home
Condensation is a big worry for homeowners, but interestingly it is normally a result of their actions that it actually occurs. Condensation forms when the water vapour produced by the occupants and their activities / actions hits a cool surface…
Can insulation improve the value of your property?
We have already discussed the value of increasing your home’s EPC rating, and we can be sure that more energy efficient homes sell for more compared to those with lower EPC ratings. Solid wall insulation makes one of the biggest increases…
Should you switch your boiler off in summer?
If you live in a home with a boiler, it is going to be the number 1 energy sapping item in the home. Over the course of a year, it can cost you thousands to run, so any way to…
Do I need a Gas Safe Certificate?
The Gas Safe register is a relatively recent innovation designed to ensure that gas installations are installed by a competent installer and that you have all the protections in place to ensure a safe, reliable installation. Here we primarily talk…
Commercial EPCs – What you need to know
Domestic EPCs are pretty well understood – most houses have had one done by now and there are several reasons for having one. Commercial EPC‘s are less widely carried out, mainly because the reasons for having them crop up much…