Looking for a completely free new boiler in London?
Are you looking for a free replacement boiler in London? Look no further! TheGreenAge can now offer free replacement gas boilers for households all across London provided they meet the criteria set out below. Your new boiler will be a…
The Green Deal Under Fire
The Green Deal has really come under fire over the last few months – some of it is justified, some of it inaccurate. I want to break down some of the criticisms and give you an honest appraisal of the…
Heating your home without mains gas
The Traditional Off-Gas Options For the 15% of people in the UK that are not connected to the gas grid, heating the home can be expensive and options limited. Usually these are older properties with poor efficiency and many use…
Top 10 Energy saving tips for students
Being a student is fantastic: cheap drinks; lie ins all day; no parents; no bedtimes – but the Uni experience can often be hindered by a common phase heard around campus:ways to help you keep those energy bills down. “I…
What kind of insulation should I use in my loft space?
So the time of year has come where the weather is getting colder and we are all wondering how best to keep our homes warm. Something everyone should consider getting is loft insulation. In the following blog, I look at the…
CHP boilers – a comprehensive buyer’s guide
The CHP boilers – or domestic micro CHP – is a new type of boiler available for homes. This guide answers all your burning questions and looks at whether these boilers are a worthwhile investment. Every time we come out…
The potential environmental effects of fracking and shale gas
What is Shale gas and fracking? Shale gas is natural gas found in shale rock formations underground. Due to the lack of permeability of the shale rock, the gas is trapped and cannot be extracted through a conventional well bore.…
What you need to know about an EPC
What is an EPC? An Energy Performance Certificate is a document which details the energy rating of your property (much like the rating system for appliances). This includes a breakdown of current efficiencies of certain aspects of the home, like…
Could Negawatts revolutionise the Energy Industry?
What exactly is a Negawatt? Coined by famous economist Amory Lovins, the term simply refers to avoided energy use, or saved energy. The simplest way of illustrating this is to imagine a 60-watt incandescent bulb producing light. If you replaced…
Infrared Heating Panel FAQ
How do infrared heating panels work? They work by turning electricity into infrared energy, which is directed at surfaces (ideally the floor), to warm the room. They work differently from convection heaters, which heat the air rather than surfaces, which…