What is smart lighting and can it save you money?
A term we see banded about online nowadays is ‘smart lighting’, but what exactly does it mean, and is it something we can all can take advantage of? The age of LEDs Over the past 10 years or so, lighting…
Foil insulation: does it work?
When we talk about insulation in lofts, we are usually referring to rock wool or glass fibre insulation. There is another- sometimes overlooked – category of insulation: foil. We know that foil makes a good insulator because of its very…
Which type of window frame is best – wood, metal or PVC?
There are several main types of material that window frames can be made out of: wood, metal and uPVC. Can they be used interchangeably? Is it simply an aesthetic consideration? Or is there a ‘better’ type of frame? Let’s take…
Can I get a free domestic charge point for my electric car?
With the recent huge boom in the number of electric car owners, more and more people in the UK are choosing to install electric car charging points at home. However, they don’t come cheap. A typical cost for a charge…
Lighting controls – Choosing the right control for your business
Lighting can be a major drain on the electricity bill in an office. In this blog, we are going to look beyond the obvious switch to LED lighting and ask what else can be done to lower your lighting costs,…
Are we facing a lithium shortage?
With an explosion in the number of electric cars being manufactured and sold, rumours are spreading that global lithium supplies will not be big enough to cope with demand. But how true are the scare stories? The electric car revolution…
5 reasons to install home battery storage
Battery storage is making waves in the energy industry at the moment. It is being developed for everything from cars to national energy management. But it can also have benefits on a domestic level. Let us explain! Home battery storage can save you…
Can solar panels catch fire?
Are solar panels a fire hazard? There have been a lot of scare stories put out by the press recently, riding a wave of raised anxiety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. But are solar panels actually ever to blame for…
Will a new extension cost more money to run?
Extensions are a great way to add more space to your home and to add value as well. However, it is important that your extension will be comfortable to live in and not add more to your bills. We are…
How to make your new kitchen energy efficient
There are a lot of things to think about when installing a new kitchen. Although it can be a very expensive process, and you might not want to add to costs, taking energy efficiency into account is important, as it…