Is 2017 the year I can finally live off the grid?
Now, this year you may have heard many stories about solar panels, battery storage systems and smart meters; but are any of those technologies really going to make the key difference in you or me being able to live fully off-grid?…
What would an energy price cap mean for consumers?
Theresa May has promised a cap on energy prices if the Conservative party is reelected in next month’s referendum. The claim is that this change will in future cut as much as £100 off bills annually for the majority of…
What’s next for battery storage technology?
What are the benefits of battery storage technology? Battery storage enables us to hold electricity and use it at a later point. This is important because it means that we don’t have to ensure a constant supply of electricity into…
What is MEES?
MEES is a set of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards set out by the Government for commercially-let properties. From April 2018, new MEES rules mean a landlord cannot renew or grant a new tenancy of longer than 6 months if their…
What to bear in mind when installing battery storage
What’s the cost of a battery storage system? Depending on the model and the size of the system, battery storage systems normally cost between £2000-£3500 to install. It’s a lot of money and you’ll want to make sure your system is…
Will I lose my Feed-in Tariff payments if I retrofit a solar PV battery system?
We were contacted recently by someone who wanted to know if their solar PV Feed-in Tariff payments would be affected if they installed a solar PV battery storage system. Before we answer, let’s start by introducing the two terms: Home battery storage means you can…
Illegal levels of air pollution putting UK children at risk
On Tuesday, the results of a joint investigation by Greenpeace and The Guardian revealed the vast scale of the UK air pollution crisis. A new angle of research showed that nearly 50,000 children across England and Wales are exposed to dangerous…
How to choose the best energy tariff for you
Switching your energy tariff is one of the easiest ways to cut your outgoings – and it really can save you a lot. Finding the best energy tariff for you is really simple too. Loads of people get stuck in a…
Energy storage
What is energy storage? Both solar and wind turbines can be described as intermittent energy sources. Yes they are renewable (which means they are clean sources of power) but if the sun doesn’t shine or the wind doesn’t blow then…
Will I get in trouble for a low EPC rating?
New regulations for private landlords mean you could be in for a hefty fine if the property you rent out has an EPC rating of E or lower. But more than that you may be prevented from renting out the…