El Niño and what it means for the UK
Forecast centres all over the world have now declared that an El Niño, the single most powerful force within our climate system, has started in the Pacific. You may think that what happens in the Pacific surely can’t have any real influence…
Ground Source Heat Pumps in London
Ground source heat pumps are a fantastic way to heat a home, for a number of reasons, however they are often considered a more rural technology, only suitable to properties with lots of space available. Is this really the case…
Can I install biomass in a city like London?
Biomass boilers have become all the rage since the Renewable Heat Incentive kicked off last year. The government payments are generous, and the technology cheap and efficient to run. Until now the interest has come mainly from off-grid communities out…
Should you switch your boiler off in summer?
If you live in a home with a boiler, it is going to be the number 1 energy sapping item in the home. Over the course of a year, it can cost you thousands to run, so any way to…
Do I need a Gas Safe Certificate?
The Gas Safe register is a relatively recent innovation designed to ensure that gas installations are installed by a competent installer and that you have all the protections in place to ensure a safe, reliable installation. Here we primarily talk…
How to heat your water in an electric only home
What are the best ways to heat your domestic hot water in electric only homes? We often get ask the best ways to heat your water when there is only electricity in the home (i.e. no gas boiler). Heating hot water…
Competitively priced boiler in London
Why should I replace my boiler? The spring and summer months are always the best time of the year to look at your home’s energy needs – the heating is off, and so it is the only time of year…
Does home automation save money?
Is Home Automation a genuine energy saver or a luxury we could do without It seems that the must have gadgets of this decade are all based around the idea of home automation (HA). We have seen the introduction of…
Is the Flow boiler worth it?
Earlier this year a new domestic boiler was introduced onto the market that produces hot water as well as electricity that can be used in the home to power lights and appliances. The Flow boiler is a type of CHP…
Smart meter roll-out is kicking off in earnest!
And it begins! Smart meter advertising campaign has kicked off! Driving along in the car today, I heard two adverts for the recent roll out of smart meters. The theory is that by 2020 we will all have a smart meter…