The running costs of electric cars
[Prices correct as of July 2017] Although electric cars are generally more expensive to buy than internal combustion engine equivalents, their lower running costs (and obviously their lower environmental impacts) mean they are still an attractive alternative. When it comes…
Introduction to storage heaters
What are storage heaters? Storage heaters are a form of electric convection heating. They work by heating the volume of air in a property which operates on a dual tariff electricity meter such as Economy 7 or Economy 10. It uses electricity…
Introduction to biomass boilers
Both wood chip and fuel boilers use biomass, in the form of wood pellets, wood chips or logs, to either heat single rooms or a whole central heating system.
Introduction to Solar Thermal
Solar heating (also known as solar thermal) takes advantage of thermal energy from the sun to heat water, providing you with a free supply of hot water.
Introduction To Wind Turbines
Wind Turbines take advantage of kinetic wind energy turning it into electricity that can be used in the home, helping to lower bills.
An introduction to heat pumps
What is a heat pump? Based on similar technology to air conditioners and freezers, heat pumps use the heat found in air, water or the ground and compress it using electricity. This compression causes the extracted warmth to heat up…
An Introduction to Gas Boilers
Gas boilers are central heating systems that act like mini fires, continuously heating water. This heated water is then pumped around the property through pipes and radiators in order to heat space, and either pumped directly to taps and showers (as…
Commercial EPC
What is a commercial EPC? Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) are energy surveys that determine how energy efficient a building or commercial premises is. The ratings on a commercial EPC start from G (least energy efficient), going up to an…
Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems
What is a WWHRS and how does it work? Typically, a waste water heat recovery system works by extracting the heat from the water your shower or bath sends down the drain. This heat is used to warm the incoming…
Flue Gas Heat Recovery Systems
How do flue gas heat recovery systems work? Flue Gas Heat Recovery Systems (FGHRS) take advantage of heat within waste flue gases resulting from the combustion of gas in your boiler. This recovered heat is used to preheat the cold water…