Top 5 energy saving myths
There are still plenty of myths out there stopping people from being more energy efficient. So we have pooled together some of the biggest in a number of categories, from appliances, to energy bills, to insulation, to help you sort…
Do dimmer switches save energy?
Lighting has become so much more efficient in the last few decades. We have moved from old fashioned incandescent bulbs to CFL and LED bulbs, which can save up to 90% on your lighting costs, but people know less about…
How to save money on your energy bills
Energy costs having been increasing above inflation over the last few years, which means that in these tough times these outlays are becoming quite a big part of everyone’s domestic budget. The purpose of this page is to take you…
7 ways to lower your energy bills
With energy bills increasing over the last few years and household budgets being quite tight, wasting money by paying too much to your energy supplier is not the way to go. What we have done here is to show you…
Using solar film to prevent solar gain
What is solar gain? During the summer a big problem in homes with a large amount of glazing is solar heat gain. The glass seems to act like a magnifying glass making the home unbearably hot. This can be compounded…
LED versus CFL?
Compact fluorescent lights have been around for many years, and their energy saving properties have been touted by the Government, energy companies and green organisations alike, but how do they compare to the new kids on the block – LED…
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…
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…
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.…
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…