What makes a good composter?
This week is international compost awareness week as I’m sure you know!! As a result, we thought we would just do a quick composting FAQ. What is composting? Composting is nature’s way of recycling decomposed organic material (think fallen leaves…
How bad are tumble dryers?
Tumble dryers are energy intensive – we all know that. It is one of the few appliances we ask about as part of a Green Deal Assessment, above items such as computers, TVs, Dish washers and a number of other…
Do energy efficient homes sell for more?
One rebuttal we hear so often from customers is that they are planning to move home at some point in the future, and so they don’t need to install energy saving measures – it would just be a waste of…
Camping or caravanning on 12 volts – renewable generation
Camping can be a great way to get away from busy urban life, but most of us still want to use electrical appliances even when we don’t have access to mains electricity. 12 Volts, renewable electricity generation kits give you…
How do I keep my home cool without an air conditioner in summer?
Air conditioning is expensive to install and expensive to run. For a country like the UK, where we only get about 10 warm days each year, there has to be another way to stay cool. Here we give you our…
Do building regulations go far enough?
Building regulations have gradually become stricter over the years. Before the 1960’s, there were no regulations saying that a wall had to have a cavity, or loft insulation had to be present. This all changed with the introduction of a…
The True Price of the Television
I am a sucker for sport, be it the Winter Olympics, six-nations rugby or the climax of the Premier league. However, all of this has made me start to think about how much it actually costs me to watch TV.…
Should I buy a new energy efficient Fridge-Freezer?
When it comes to energy efficiency, we appreciate how difficult it is to gauge when an appliance is worth replacing. Customers ask us on a daily basis whether they should replace old TVs, Microwaves and Freezers. There is clearly now…
Energy Efficiency and Soap Star Homes
Britain’s Best Loved Soap Homes Reveal Real Life Energy Dramas For many of us, there is nothing better than sitting down with a cuppa and tuning in to our favourite soaps on a nightly basis. While we may pay a…
Video – Nick Miles on Sky News Sunrise
TheGreenAge on Sky News – 27th January 2014 Nick Miles, our Commercial Director is talking to Sky News Sunrise about Soap Stars and the Energy Efficiency of their homes. Watch Nick’s interview with television legend Eamonn Holmes and Sky’s Charlotte…