Heat Pumps Won’t Save You Money – But Insulation Will
Having spent the best part of twenty years in the energy sector – starting out in energy consulting at IBM, moving across to The GreenAge, and now at EWI Store – I’ve watched a long parade of ‘game-changing’ technologies march…
What Do Rising Energy Prices Actually Mean for Your Home in 2026?
Energy bills are still a worry for a lot of households. Even when the increase sounds small on paper, it can feel very different when it lands on your monthly bill. An extra £10, £20 or £30 a month might…
Do Solar Batteries Make Sense for UK Homes in 2026?
If you already have solar panels on your home, or you are thinking about getting them installed in the UK in 2026, there is a good chance you have also come across the idea of adding a solar battery. And…
A Quick Guide to Solar PV in the UK (2026)
Photovoltaic. Solar Photovoltaic. It might not sound particularly exciting, but it has quickly become one of the most effective tools for UK homeowners looking to cut energy bills and reduce carbon emissions. In 2026, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have firmly…
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?
Do I Need a Commercial EPC to claim the Feed in Tariff for my Business?
If you are a company looking to benefit from the feed in tariffs, there are a few prerequisites that you need to meet. And just like a domestic property, you will need a valid EPC to get the payment. What…
Air Source Heat Pump and Solar PV Installation – Ealing, London
Mr Chaggar from Ealing, London not only benefits from a well insulated home but he and his family can utilise renewable heating and electricity both produced on site. As the home is fairly new and has been insulated throughout, which means it requires…
Solar PV Feed-in Tariff Reducing on 1st April 2014
On the first of April 2014, the headline solar PV feed in tariff is reducing to 14.38p / kWh from 14.90p / kWh. For an average 4 kW system (16 panels), this would reduce the annual return by about £20.…
How to run your storage heaters efficiently using Economy 7
[Update: As nuclear and coal stations are wound down in the UK, this could mean the death of the Economy 7 tariff. This would mean storage heaters becoming more expensive to run, and as such we no longer recommend people install…
Solar Generation Tariff with the Export Kicker!
I thought in this blog I would just briefly share a discussion I had with a lady on Tuesday, during a Green Deal Assessment. She was interested in solar, her electricity bills were really high and she was a stay…