Why We Need To Save Water, And How To Do It
We often forget how lucky we are here in the UK; we turn on a tap and instantly water flows. A recent study by Waterwise showed that 85% of people vastly underestimated how much water we use every day, with…
Does my EPC rating affect my house price?
When selling a house, it’s only natural that you want to get the best possible price you can for it. There are many ways to do that, so what should be top of your list? With so much paperwork to…
Eco-Homes: What Are They and How Do They Work?
What is an eco-home or eco-friendly house? “Eco-friendly” is a bit of a catch-all term for anything that tries to have a low environmental impact. Likewise, an “eco-house” is a dwelling that tries to use as little energy as possible,…
Why is Intermittency a Problem for Renewable Energy?
Here at the GreenAge we love renewable energy. There’s absolutely no doubt that it’s the way forward, not only for the UK but for the whole world. That said, we think it’s important to understand how renewable energy works, and…
Power Cuts And Blackouts In The UK: Behind The Headlines
Power cuts and blackouts can be caused by a lot of different things. We’re really not used to them in UK – we like our power reliable and our lights firmly, you know, lit. We’re writing this a few days…
The Problem With Renewable Energy
The Green Room: What happens when you put two energy experts in a room and ask them what the are with renewable energy? This week, we’re playing devil’s advocate. We love renewable energy, but this weeks episode is all…
A Guide to UK Renewable Energy
The Green Room: What happens when you put two energy experts in a room and ask them how the UK makes its renewable energy? In our latest episode we dig deep into the numbers and recent trends, and take…
What should I do if my energy supplier goes bust?
Oh no! Your energy company has gone bust! Don’t panic. We’re here to talk you through everything that happens when your energy supplier goes out of business, and what you need to do next. What happens when an energy company…
Where Does UK Renewable Energy Come From?
Last year around a third UK energy was generated by renewable energy sources. It’s a huge achievement and the percentage of renewable is only growing. We all want more renewable energy and less reliance on fossil fuels, but how does…
The Truth About Nuclear Power
Here at the GreenAge we’re all about clean, renewable energy and making the world a better place, so it may surprise you to know that we’re not staunchly against nuclear energy. But wait, doesn’t nuclear waste harm the environment? Isn’t…