Bio-Based Insulation Materials: The Next Green Building Trend Transforming External Wall Insulation
Let’s start with a simple truth: buildings are energy hogs. In the UK and across Europe, residential buildings account for a massive portion of carbon emissions and energy demand. And when governments talk about Net Zero targets, retrofit strategies and…
The Warm Homes Plan released today!
The Warm Homes Plan was officially unveiled this morning as the UK Government’s flagship initiative to transform home energy efficiency, slash energy bills, tackle fuel poverty, and drive progress toward net zero emissions. With a commitment of £15 billion in…
Natural building materials
Natural building materials are gaining popularity as more people become conscious of their environmental impact and seek to minimise it. This shift towards eco-friendly construction encompasses a wide range of building fabric materials such as timber, mineral wool, wood fibre,…
Clean Heat Grant to Replace the Renewable Heat Incentive
What is the Renewable Heat Incentive? The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a Government scheme that was introduced in 2011 to replace the Low Carbon Building Programme. Its aim is to encourage people to invest in renewable forms of heating, by paying them…
Tesla Powerwall Working in Combination with Solar PV
With a 90% efficiency rate, the Tesla Powerwall is a leading technology being used in homes to save energy by working in sync with solar PV systems. Solar PV is a renewable energy source for many homes across the world,…
Is solar thermal worth it?
As you might expect, there has been a huge spike in interest in Solar Thermal with the introduction of the Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme. The scheme, announced in July, has been introduced to drive the uptake of carbon saving…
The Cost of a Solar PV System
What are the different factors that impact the final price of a solar PV installation, including the size of the array and the type of panels?
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…
RHI Eligibility for Air Source Heat Pumps
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a government-run scheme designed to get more people investing in renewable energy. There are thousands of eligible product models eligible to claim the RHI, as long as they follow certain rules. Here we’ll let…