The cost of leaving appliances in standby mode
What is standby mode? Most appliances today have a standby mode, which historically have been included on appliances to allow them to switch on very quickly or to power a display such as the time, while not actually fully switched…
My hope for Tidal energy!
New Tidal Energy Projects In late February, I came across the news that a £70m tidal project in Anglesey has been given the final go-ahead. I think this is fantastic news, since it is one of the few large-scale tidal…
Understanding your Green Deal Report
Key things to understand on your Green Deal Report As part of the Green Deal Assessment a Green Deal Report is created, and it is this piece of paper that you take to Green Deal Providers. The Green Deal Providers…
TheGreenAge team goes to CeBIT!
Hi guys, James and I, are on our way home from Code_n competition at CeBIT, Hannover, Europe’s premier Technology and IT fair. We took part in the Code_n competition, which for two years now has showcased innovative and sustainable start-ups.…
Pros and Cons of Onshore Wind Turbines
UK Onshore Wind Turbines In this weeks blog we are going to look at the advantages of onshore wind turbines. In the UK, wind energy plays a significant role in our energy mix, providing enough electricity to power 4.5m homes…
Ed’s Blog: Water, water everywhere!
My new year’s resolutions are continuing and this week, where I have decided to have a look at my water consumption. As I live in a house that has a water meter (where bills can add up quite a bit),…
The True Cost of a Barrel of Oil
A Few Oil Basics Today, almost everyone is reliant on oil in some way or another. Many of us rely on petrol cars and buses to get to work as well as taking flights to go on holiday. However, there…
Ed’s Blog: Home Improvements – Small Things Do Add Up!
With all the windy weather recently, I’ve noticed how my house is a bit draughty – it actually sings to me as the air rushes in and out of the small gaps in the windows and doors! To stop this…
First Day of the Green Deal – Truths and Untruths
The Green Deal, which is the government’s flagship initiative to improve energy efficiency in existing UK homes, has had its official launch this morning. Registration for the Green Deal has been available since October 2012, but homeowners, landlords and tenants…
Cheaper Offshore Wind Turbines on the Horizon?
State of Wind Power in the UK According to RenewableUK, there are now 370 wind farms in the UK, providing just under 20,000,000,000 KWh of electricity to the grid each year. Based on an average house using 4,500 of electricity…