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…
The Truth About Nuclear Power
The Green Room: What happens when you put two energy experts in a room and ask them to get to the bottom of nuclear power. We take you through all the big questions of nuclear power. Doesn’t nuclear waste…
A Replacement to the Feed-In Tariff?
The Feed-in Tariff The Feed-in Tariff was a government subsidy scheme designed to reward homeowners and businesses for microgeneration of renewable energy. It worked by measuring the generation and export levels of various technologies – primarily photovoltaic solar panels (solar…
Is Renewable Energy Really More Expensive?
Generating renewable energy Renewable energy is a handy term to describe a vast number of different technologies. From solar power to tidal energy, the renewable umbrella covers anything that harnesses energy from a source that is replenishable. In the UK,…
Should I Get Solar Panels? 2019/2020
A lot has changed in recent years for the solar panel industry, and with all the developments a lot of people are left questioning whether solar panels are right for them or not. Solar Panel 101 There are two types…
Are Gas Boilers Being Banned?
What exactly are they banning? The new standards set forth by Philip Hammond will bring an end to the installation of gas boilers in any new build domestic properties from 2025. The ban on gas boilers is only for new…
Do Smart Meters Save You Money?
A radio advert by Smart Energy GB was banned recently after it was deemed misleading to tell customers that getting a smart meter would save them money. We thought this warranted some investigation. Can a smart meter save you money or…
Clean Air Strategy 2019
What is the Clean Air Strategy? In the middle of January, Michael Gove launched a new scheme to tackle the UK pollution crisis. The strategy targets public communications, behavioural changes, and consumer choices. It’s basically a whole bunch of plans…
The Green Room: Episode 6 – What’s the Deal With Smart Meters? How Do I Fix a Cold Conservatory?
The Green Room: What happens when you put two sustainability experts in a room and ask them if the smart meter rollout is really worth it? In this episode Nick and James talk smart meters; pros & cons…