How To Make Home Energy Improvements When You’re Renting
MEES: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Since 2007, every property being let (or sold) in the UK has been required by law to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). A trained and registered EPC assessor collects information on heating systems, insulation,…
Why is my electricity bill so high?
We all know that feeling of dread when the electric bill comes in and you have to face up to exactly what your household has been using recently. What’s worse than a huge electricity bill, though, is not knowing why…
What is the best kind of brick bond?
What is the best kind of brick bond? Brick bonds are the name given to the different patterns that bricks can be laid in. It’s necessary to offset rows of bricks to avoid a continuous verticle line of mortar, which…
Do smart homes save you money?
Smart meters There is a lot of rhetoric around smart meters that relates the government rollout of smart meters to halting climate change, but how can a system that measures how much energy you use, change how much energy you…
Should I get hydropower for my home?
Hydropower has a long history, being one of the first technologies ever developed to produce predictable, virtually labour free energy. Originally used for mills and grinding flour hydropower has come a long way and is now an important part of…
Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies
What is a Renewable Energy Feasibility Study (REFS)? A Renewable Energy Feasibility Study is used to provide an analysis of the best heating or microgeneration renewables for your particular needs. When looking into the various options of small-scale renewable energy…
25 Easy Ways To Help Save The Planet
Stop buying bottled water. Get a reusable one like this instead. Turn off your lights when you’re not in the room. Get a water butt to collect rainwater for all your gardening – it’s actually better for your plants too.…
A Guide to Daylighting
What is Daylighting? Daylighting is the name for when natural light is manipulated to help light a building in order to reduce energy use. Windows, skylights, and reflective surfaces are used to channel natural light to create a sustainable light…
How to: Eco-Friendly Cocktails
As we’re all getting more conscious of our carbon footprint ad the impact of how we live, a lot of people are changing up their diets. Vegan options are now bigger than ever, while local produce is becoming more popular…
What Renewable Tech Should I Invest In?
What is a Renewable Energy Feasibility Study (REFS)? A Renewable Energy Feasibility Study is used to provide an analysis of the best heating or microgeneration renewables for your particular needs. When looking into the various options of small-scale renewable energy…