Why are UK Energy Prices Rising?
We’ve written a lot over the last few years about the countless price rises and tariff hikes that seem to happen every few months, but the fact is that since 2005, UK gas and electricity prices have more than doubled.…
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…
How Much Does Air Conditioning Cost in the UK?
All winter we were pining for sun, but now that it’s here, it’s hot and sticky and simply too much (sorry sun worshippers and solar panel owners, I just hate it). This summer has been one of the hottest on…
Free Boilers in Scotland? And Other Questions about Scottish Energy Funding
Can I get a free boiler in Scotland? Am I eligible for free insulation? Can I get a grant for energy saving in Scotland? Don’t worry, we’re here to clear up some of your questions about how Scottish people can…
Reduced Energy Bills for Carers
In the UK, more than a third of the 5 million informal carers are struggling to pay energy bills as a direct result of the additional costs of their responsibilities. Nearly half of those surveyed reported receiving no financial support from…
Is it cheaper to heat my home with gas or electricity?
Is it cheaper to heat my home with gas or electricity? We get asked this question regularly, and on the face of it it has a very simple answer. To buy one unit of mains gas (measured in kWh) you…
The Problem With High Water Pressure
Due to the common complaint of low water pressure, a lot of people think that high water pressure is always good, but a home with excessively high water pressure can be an absolute nightmare. Although rare, high water pressure can…
Levelized Cost of Energy
Although the term itself is pretty scary, the idea is actually really simple. The levelized cost of energy (also known as the levelized cost of electricity or LCOE, because the energy industry loves to make life complicated) is an estimated…
Why Is My Water Pressure So Bad?
Water pressure – it ain’t glamorous but it sure is important. When it’s good you barely think about it, but when it’s bad it’s a massive headache. There’s a vast number of plumbing problems in the home that originate from…
Are Wood Burners Bad for the Environment?
We’re living in a very different world than we were only 15 or 20 years ago. The general public has become a lot more aware of environmental concerns and carbon footprints, and we have seen an increase in trends associated…