The Green Deal: Customer Feedback So Far
Having done a number of Green Deal assessments to date, it has been interesting to get the customer feedback on how they potentially see the scheme helping them increase the energy efficiency of their home and also go over some…
The cost of leaving appliances in standby mode
What is standby mode? Most appliances today have a standby mode, which historically have been included on appliances to allow them to switch on very quickly or to power a display such as the time, while not actually fully switched…
Understanding your Green Deal Report
Key things to understand on your Green Deal Report As part of the Green Deal Assessment a Green Deal Report is created, and it is this piece of paper that you take to Green Deal Providers. The Green Deal Providers…
TheGreenAge team goes to CeBIT!
Hi guys, James and I, are on our way home from Code_n competition at CeBIT, Hannover, Europe’s premier Technology and IT fair. We took part in the Code_n competition, which for two years now has showcased innovative and sustainable start-ups.…
CHP Boilers
CHP Boilers produce both heat & electricity in one single process. Find more info here on benefits, costs & current models for the home.
Ed’s Blog: Home Improvements – Small Things Do Add Up!
With all the windy weather recently, I’ve noticed how my house is a bit draughty – it actually sings to me as the air rushes in and out of the small gaps in the windows and doors! To stop this…
First Day of the Green Deal – Truths and Untruths
The Green Deal, which is the government’s flagship initiative to improve energy efficiency in existing UK homes, has had its official launch this morning. Registration for the Green Deal has been available since October 2012, but homeowners, landlords and tenants…
Avoiding energy poverty this winter
Fuel poverty means that 10% or more of your wage is spent keeping your home warm. In May 2012, the Government produced their fuel poverty report that highlighted 3.5 million people were living in fuel poverty during 2010. The report…
Five easy-to-install energy efficiency measures this winter
1. Loft insulation Loft insulation is one of the most popular ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home. It can be very cost effective, making an instant impact on the comfort of your home. The loft insulation helps…
Who turned all the lights off?
Our Current Energy Picture In September 2012, the UK Energy regulatory body, OFGEM, speculated that the UK might suffer from blackouts as soon as 2015 – but why? The UK recently signed up to the Large Combustion Plant Directive (LCPD),…