Renewables to heat your swimming pool
Swimming pools are no doubt a luxury item for the few in the country that can afford them. This is not only due to the cost of installing one, but perhaps just as importantly the cost of running one throughout…
Can I still get a grant for a free boiler?
Can I get a grant for a boiler replacement? Can I still get a grant for a free boiler? For many years, the Warm Front scheme helped disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society get a new boiler and up to…
When should I use my electric immersion heater?
If you have a fairly old boiler in your home, you may have a hot water tank too. The hot water tank stores the hot water as the boiler produces it, which you can then use as and when you…
Can I remove cavity wall insulation?
Cavity wall insulation is a great way to keep your home warm and cut your energy bills, but there are instances where cavity wall insulation is not the right solution and can actually lead to big problems further down the…
Do energy efficient homes sell for more?
One rebuttal we hear so often from customers is that they are planning to move home at some point in the future, and so they don’t need to install energy saving measures – it would just be a waste of…
Camping or caravanning on 12 volts – renewable generation
Camping can be a great way to get away from busy urban life, but most of us still want to use electrical appliances even when we don’t have access to mains electricity. 12 Volts, renewable electricity generation kits give you…
7 things you need to consider before installing solar PV
In this blog, we take a look at some of the key considerations you should be aware of before installing a Solar PV system. 1. Is your roof strong enough? Some buildings, especially older ones, may not have the roof…
How do I keep my home cool without an air conditioner in summer?
Air conditioning is expensive to install and expensive to run. For a country like the UK, where we only get about 10 warm days each year, there has to be another way to stay cool. Here we give you our…
Do building regulations go far enough?
Building regulations have gradually become stricter over the years. Before the 1960’s, there were no regulations saying that a wall had to have a cavity, or loft insulation had to be present. This all changed with the introduction of a…
The True Price of the Television
I am a sucker for sport, be it the Winter Olympics, six-nations rugby or the climax of the Premier league. However, all of this has made me start to think about how much it actually costs me to watch TV.…