Have a voucher for solid wall insulation? Get additional quotes!
The rush to grab a GDHIF voucher for solid wall insulation was pretty intense. We witnessed first hand the volume of people coming through trying to get works carried out under the scheme, but it was pretty difficult for us…
CIGA – An interview with Gerry Miller – the CEO
Cavity wall insulation is one of the most popular energy saving solutions available since it is relatively cheap to do but the resulting savings are pretty substantial. It is currently getting a lot of bad press here with installers not installing…
Smart meter roll-out is kicking off in earnest!
And it begins! Smart meter advertising campaign has kicked off! Driving along in the car today, I heard two adverts for the recent roll out of smart meters. The theory is that by 2020 we will all have a smart meter…
Looking for a recommended energy efficiency installer?
The most valuable thing when looking at any energy efficiency improvement is a trusted and recommended installer. We’ve all seen our fair share of TV programs showing botched jobs and cowboy builders. TheGreenAge’s network of recommended installers However, using our…
CHP Boilers – their time will come!
CHP boilers produce both electricity and hot water! We get an awful lot of interest in CHP boilers for the home; these are pretty much like conventional boilers, however the difference is that they also produce electricity when they fire…
The Political Parties’ Green Manifestos – Election 2015
With the polling stations now open (until 10pm tonight) we thought we would very briefly look at all the major parties and their Environmental / Energy policies. So if you are worried about your pet rabbit’s living conditions (see below) or you…
Pension reforms freeing up cash for property improvement
The recently announced changes to the way pensions can be used means that it is now possible to invest some of that pension money for improvements to the property – beginning at age 55. With that cash, you can pay…
Looking for a grant to help pay for a new boiler?
Unfortunately the days of completely free boilers has come and gone. You can however get help towards the cost of installing a new boiler if you meet certain criteria detailed below under a scheme called the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).…
Is the Green Deal helping those who need it?
The Green Deal is the Governments flagship energy efficiency scheme, which they hoped would improve the efficiency of millions of homes in the UK. The scheme is now over two years old, but are the people that actually need the…
External Wall Insulation and Planning Permission
For properties with solid brick walls – you really only have two ways in which you can insulate them. External wall insulation, which means you lose the feel of the brick (if they haven’t been previously rendered) or internal solid…