Geothermal Power Is Growing in the UK. But Are Our Homes Ready?
The UK’s transition towards renewable electricity has taken a notable step forward with the launch of the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power Project. Drawing heat from three miles beneath Redruth, the site is now generating continuous renewable power, contributing to…
Consider insulating your home before installing a heat pump!
A well insulated house is key prior to installing a heat pump With the launch of the Warm Homes Plan in 2026 (Government’s flagship domestic energy efficiency policy), more and more of the funding has been allocated toward decarbonising the…
Why Heat Pumps Won’t Save You Money Without Proper Insulation
Heat pumps may not lower your heating bills without proper home insulation. Upgrades to lofts, walls and windows improve efficiency and reduce running costs.
The Warm Homes Plan released today!
The Warm Homes Plan was officially unveiled this morning as the UK Government’s flagship initiative to transform home energy efficiency, slash energy bills, tackle fuel poverty, and drive progress toward net zero emissions. With a commitment of £15 billion in…
What Replaced the Renewable Heat Incentive? Your 2025 Guide to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
Who remembers the Renewable Heat Incentive? Feels like just yesterday, right? If you’re still an existing RHI participant, don’t worry, your payments will continue for the rest of your seven-year term. For everyone else, the RHI officially closed to…
Read This Before Installing a Heat Pump
Read This Before Installing a Heat Pump In June last year, I moved into a new property in Oxfordshire. The house, I guess, could be considered a new build since it was built in the last couple of years, and…
What is the best way to draught-proof a chimney?
When we think of fireplaces, we think of them warming us up, not cooling us down. It’s true that fireplaces can be one of the best ways to heat a home. Although burning wood is not the cleanest and certainly…
Saving Energy in an Old House
Energy efficiency and saving energy in old houses is a notoriously difficult thing to do, especially in the UK where the weather is changable and old house can mean VERY old house. So where do we even start with the…
What is AeroBarrier and how can it help your home?
AeroBarrier is an innovative technology designed to enhance airtightness. It has been successfully implemented in the USA, Canada, and the UAE, and has now been introduced in the UK. AeroBarrier functions by sealing air leaks in buildings with a specific…
Boiler Upgrade Scheme extended
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a government initiative for homeowners. It aims to help the homeowner afford the upfront cost of installing a heat pump. The policy can provide up to £5,000 for air-source heat pumps, and £6,000 for…