British Gas HomeCare: is it worth it?
British Gas offers a number of ‘HomeCare‘ maintenance packages. What these mean is that you pay a monthly fee for unlimited engineer call-outs. The extent of the technologies this covers depends on your individual package. Some cover just your boiler,…
Budget 2017: green or not?
We’ve had a few days now to digest last week’s Budget announcement, and we’ve been thinking about what – if anything- was promised with regards to green energy and the environment. The government is under more pressure than ever to deliver…
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G)
Energy companies have started to respond to the government’s recent announcement of its plans to move the UK to a smarter energy system, with the development of vehicle-to-grid systems. Balancing national energy stores is no easy task; ensuring a steady…
5 easy ways to reduce your carbon footprint
It might seem like living a sustainable lifestyle is too difficult, or that your efforts might not be worth it, but as individuals we can make a real difference over our lifetime. It’s so important to cut carbon emissions to…
5 energy saving measures with the biggest payback
When comes to energy saving, the average homeowner will want to make sure that any investments made in their property have the best payback possible. In this blog we are going to go through the five best ways to improve your home,…
Electric car FAQs
Despite a huge increase in electric car ownership over the past few years, there are still a lot of misconceptions. As with anything relatively ‘new’, some people understandably have reservations. In this blog, we will aim to clear up some…
Why do LED bulbs burn out?
LED light bulbs are a highly efficient, energy saving alternative to incandescent light bulbs. Their technology is completely different, and as a result they last far longer than older types of light bulb. All light bulbs eventually break due to prolonged…
Are greywater recycling systems a waste of money?
The average person in the UK uses 150 litres of water per day, so saving it, where possible, is key. A lot of people ask us if they should install greywater recycling. On paper, it sounds on paper like a great…
What’s the future for UK energy?
The UK’s energy supply is looking shaky at the moment, and opinion is divided as to the best way to deal with it. How will we meet rising demand for electricity, while limiting environmental impact? Generating capacity has already fallen…
The future of building – Passiv kit houses
The idea for a PassivHaus, known as a Passive or Passiv House in English, originated in Germany as the brainchild of Bo Adamson and Wolfgang Feist in 1988. Desperate to put together a concept for houses that could be as…