What is the Cheapest Electric Heater to Run?
As the weather begins to turn chillier and our sunburn starts to fade, a lot of us finding out attention turning to heating. It’s no secret that electric heating is more expensive than gas; here in the UK the cost…
English Churches Switch to Renewable Energy
Christian Aid have announced that over 5,500 churches and cathedrals in the UK are now operating on 100% renewable power, including Salisbury, Southwark, Liverpool and St Albans cathedrals. How much energy do churches use? In a word: loads. Solid brick…
Underfloor Heating: How Does it Work and Where Did It Come From?
Underfloor heating is a popular option for homeowners who like a nice toasty floor in the mornings, usually in the kitchen or bathroom. It can be costly to install, but underfloor heating works really well with stone/tile flooring. It’s also…
How warm should my house be?
Some people like to heat their homes to Sahara-like temperatures, while others prefer a more arctic feel, however the majority of us sit somewhere in between. The whole ‘how hot should my house be’ topic is a bit of a…
What is Lot 20 and What Does it Mean for Me?
New year, new you, new energy industry compliance legislation! I was laughed at in the Green Age offices for considering that a ‘snappy title’ for this post, but in reality Lot 20 doesn’t need a hyperbolic headline or some sexy…
Controlling infrared heating panels
Most good infrared heating panels can be plugged in and used straight away. This means you just switch them on and off as and when you need them, which is fine if they’re in a space you don’t use very often,…
Infrared heating vs underfloor heating
We are often asked whether we would recommend underfloor heating or infrared panels, especially in regards to bathrooms. They are very different technologies, and the bottom line is that it depends if you are doing it just for comfort, or…
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 efficient are Dimplex Quantum storage heaters?
We recently visited Dimplex at their offices, where they talked us through some of their newest heating products. We started by hearing about why storage heaters were invented, why that need still exists, and what has changed with new technology.…
Where to put your air source heat pump
Planning where you install your air source heat pump carefully is very important in order for it to run at maximum efficiency. Clearly, a good installer will guide you on this, but we have compiled a few things you should be…