Does Where You Live Change How You Retrofit?
Absolutely, Here’s What You Need to Know… When most people think about making their home more energy efficient, adding insulation, switching to a heat pump, installing solar panels they tend to focus on the what. What measures are available? What…
What Homeowners Need to Know Before the 2026 Insulation Deadlines
If you have been looking into home insulation grants in 2026, you have probably noticed that a lot of the conversation is about deadlines. And fair enough, they do matter. For most homeowners, the really useful question is not just…
0% Loans for Greener Homes? Nationwide Just Made Retrofit a Lot More Interesting
There’s a slightly awkward truth about improving the energy efficiency of homes in the UK, most people want to do it, but the upfront cost can stop them in their tracks. Solar panels, insulation, new windows, heat pumps, ventilation upgrades……
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…
Why Heat Pumps Won’t Save You Money Without Proper Insulation
Heat pumps may not lower your heating bills without proper home insulation. Upgrades to lofts, walls and windows improve efficiency and reduce running costs.
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…
Fuel Poverty in the UK
Fuel poverty is a critical issue because it has direct implications for people’s quality of life. Not being able to afford to heat your home adequately can have serious health implications, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children,…
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,…
Boiler Upgrade Scheme extended
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a government initiative for homeowners. It aims to help the homeowner afford the upfront cost of installing a heat pump. The policy can provide up to £5,000 for air-source heat pumps, and £6,000 for…
How Is The UK Getting To Net Zero By 2050?
The UK government has set a target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which means that the country will emit no more carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases than it removes from the atmosphere. Achieving this ambitious…