Busting energy saving myths: Part II
It can be quite hard to know how best to save energy in your home, because of all the conflicting facts and stories we hear. We’ve visited this subject before – but then we thought of even more commonly-held misbeliefs about energy…
What would an energy price cap mean for consumers?
Theresa May has promised a cap on energy prices if the Conservative party is reelected in next month’s referendum. The claim is that this change will in future cut as much as £100 off bills annually for the majority of…
An energy saving challenge
Last September, on a particularly glorious late summers’ day, my colleague James here at The GreenAge made me a particularly challenging bet. After more than one beer, he suggested that I couldn’t halve my energy bills this winter compared to…
How to save energy in your home
Saving energy can seem like a hassle, but once you get used to it, many measures become second nature. Here are some tips to help you cut your bills and get the most for the money you spend on energy. Some are…
Solar Tunnels
Also known as sun tunnels light tubes, light pipes or tubular skylights, these are a new way to get natural light into your home. They can transform spaces that sunlight would not normally reach, such as hallways and passages, and…
How to save water in your home
Why is it important to save water where possible? We are using more water than ever before, and in the UK, the average person gets through a huge 150 litres of water per day. If you’re not on a meter,…
15 surprising energy facts
1 Only 5% of the power drawn by a phone charger is used to charge the phone – so remember to turn it off when you are done! 2 A typical microwave uses more electricity to keep its digital clock…
Introduction to electric car charging
Charging an electric vehicle is pretty easy – just plug it in and wait. You can charge your car at a public charging station or at home via a domestic socket or a specially installed charging point. Where you charge your car…
Green energy suppliers
We often get asked if there are any green energy suppliers in the UK. As most of us draw our energy from the National Grid, it’s difficult to know how or where it is generated. What is a green energy…
What are the benefits of saving energy?
Thinking about saving energy can seem like a lot of hassle. For instance, a lot of people will just turn up the thermostat when they think their heating isn’t warm enough, rather than taking measures to stop hot air escaping.…