As more and more aspects of my life are moving onto my phone I was beginning to get very frustrated with my ‘so called’ basic thermostat. Now when I say basic, I don’t mean a 20 year old malfunctioning dial on the wall that only works when you take a sledge hammer to it, but […]

Over the past few years, the price of domestic water has been steadily increasing across the UK. While not at the same rate of gas and electricity, it has made the argument of swapping to a meter slightly more interesting. Now importantly there is no uniform answer, as the savings you will see post meter […]

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 great deal attention to the plot lines and the characters, the properties these guys live […]

Wind farms are made up of multiple turbines and are situated both on & offshore. They harness kinetic wind energy to create large amounts of electricity.

Air source heat pumps extract heat from the air, even at temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees. This heat can then be used for space heating in the home.

Do I need planning permission for a heat pump? Ground and water source heat pumps Usually, unless you live in a listed property or conservation area, ground and water source heat pumps are considered a permitted development. You shouldn’t need an application for planning permission. It is still worth checking with your local authority before […]

General guidance for wind turbines Planning permission for wind turbines depends on which region you live in the UK. If you live in England or Scotland, then certain wind turbines are permitted without planning permission, but they require adherence to strict conditions. In England, building-mounted wind systems were relaxed as part of 2011 legislation, but […]