Are off-grid battery systems worth it?
With the impending government review into feed-in tariffs (FiTs), in January 2016, grid tied microgeneration systems will see an 85% cut in the generation rates paid out and the model that previously saw consumers see a decent pay-back in a…
How to modernise a period property
Old properties are notoriously difficult to modernise, but just last week we put the following touches to a property just south of Reading that has undergone a complete retrofit over the last 2 years. Back in November 2013 when we were…
Nick Miles on BBC Radio London Speaking About Energy Use
Mark Forrest Show on BBC Local Radio & BBC London Mark Forrest brings the best of local BBC radio together on his Mon-Thur evening show, broadcast to most local BBC Radio frequencies. This week our very own Nick Miles was…
How much energy does my home use?
Estimating how much energy a home uses Domestic buildings are responsible for 30-40% of primary energy use in the UK. When talking about primary energy use, we tend to be referring to electricity and gas, although some properties use oil…
The pitfalls of a cheap commercial EPC
When you book a Commercial EPC or a non-domestic EPC, it is easy to go for the cheapest option – in particular if you are managing this on behalf of a client, as you are trying to keep the costs…
Commercial EPC Case Study: An Office
Offices are a common place where you might need a commercial EPC, and in this blog I’m going to talk you through a very typical office EPC that was carried out in London this year. I arrived on site for…
Why you need to let your energy supplier know you are moving house!
Moving home can be a particularly stressful exercise – it is not just trying to remember to pack everything into the removal van but also the upheaval of moving to a completely new property – it is a big step…
A commercial EPC: step by step
I am a commercial (referred to as non-domestic) energy assessor and in this blog I am going to take you through the process of how GreenAge carries out these assessments, from the time you phone us, to the point where…
Big Changes in the Private Rental Market
Did you know that from 2018, private landlords will not be able to rent their properties out if the energy rating (i.e. the EPC rating) of the property is less than E. That means if an EPC is carried out…
How can I maximise my commercial EPC rating?
For some, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is merely a formality as part of selling or renting a property, but in some situations it can be quite valuable to show just how efficient your property is, and a higher rating…