Heat pump FAQs
How do heat pumps work? Heat pumps transfer heat energy either into, or out of, of a property. There are three types: air source (the most common), ground source and water source. As their names suggest, they all gather heat…
How much ECO funding will I get? The new easy ECO Scoring Tool
The Energy Company Obligation has been going for several years now. It is a scheme whereby the energy companies help pay for energy saving improvements, with each company bidding to pay for these improvements via a rather complicated bidding system.…
What to think about when installing solar panels
Solar panels are a popular choice for those wanting to generate their own electricity. They’re relatively quick to install, easy to maintain, and can save you money while reducing your carbon footprint. There are a few things to consider when…
The Green Deal is back in 2017!
The Government’s flagship home improvement loan scheme, the Green Deal, has just been relaunched – but this time from the private sector. The first 3 loans have been issued according to Kilian Pender, the new Green Deal Finance Company chief…
Solar panels: what happens to Feed-in Tariff payments when you move?
Solar panels are a great way to create free electricity in your own home. Aside from the savings you can make from being less reliant on importing energy from the National Grid, they also mean you can get monthly payments…
Home Energy Scotland Loan launched
A new no-interest loan and cashback scheme has been introduced for those wanting to install energy efficiency measures in their properties. The Home Energy Scotland Loan makes funding available for homeowners and some private sector landlords to make improvements that will…
Heating Benefits
Many people in the UK are vulnerable to fuel poverty. Although the problem is widespread, government help schemes centre mainly on the elderly or disabled, who may be less mobile, and therefore often spend more time in their homes and need…
ECO
What is ECO? The Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) is a government scheme requiring some energy providers to provide grants for households to install measures in order for them to boost their energy efficiency and lower their energy bills. Energy poverty…
Free insulation for low income households
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government scheme making large energy suppliers responsible for installing home efficiency measures. This aims to combat fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions, by installing free insulation for those who need it most. Although…
Will the new Green Deal scrap the Golden Rule?
We wrote a few weeks ago saying that the Green Deal is going to be relaunched. First, though, there are a few issues to iron out. The main sticking point left over from the last Green Deal is the so-called…