The benefits of external wall insulation
It may come as a surprise to learn that your home’s solid walls can let twice as much heat escape as the cavity walls do. External Wall Insulation can cut your heating costs considerably – for example, if you live in a detached house, you can reduce heating bills by a massive £455 a year […]
Benefits of having solar panels on your home
Now that solar energy projects are springing up across the world in large numbers, a lot of people are starting to consider whether to have their own panels installed at their home. A lot of the benefits are obvious, yet others are ones you only tend to appreciate once you’ve become part of the solar […]
How to choose between cavity wall insulation and loft insulation
Loft insulation and cavity wall insulation are both fantastic ways of making your home more energy efficient. If you are in a financially strong position, it’s worth investing in both. But what if you really can’t afford to install both loft insulation and cavity wall insulation? Which one should you prioritise? Making this choice is […]
How an energy performance check can benefit you
An energy performance check is a great way to see how energy-efficient and environmentally friendly your home is. You must have an energy performance check carried out if you intend to sell or rent out a building, but EPCs can be useful on other occasions as well. Why wait until you’re about to sell or rent […]
Insulation and renewable energy systems are most effective when used together
Across Britain, home-owners like you are looking for ways to make their houses more energy-efficient. Fitting insulation and installing renewable energy systems are two of the most obvious and popular options available to energy efficiency enthusiasts. Individually, insulation and renewable energy systems are each incredibly useful solutions. You may not realise, however, that they work […]
Seeing the light with energy saving bulbs
Light bulbs have come a long way since the first patent was introduced in 1841. Early examples were made with platinum, and were far too expensive for most people. These days, we have many different types and styles to choose from, and designs are evolving all the time. With lighting responsible for nearly 20% of […]
Keeping your heating bills under control this winter
The clocks are going back, the autumn TV staples are well into their yearly runs, and the temperature is dipping; it’s definitely time to put the heating on for another year. But with bills rising, how do you keep your heating system energy efficient, and the costs under control? Here are some tips to help […]
Energy efficient homes could generate £8.7 billion for the UK
Making homes more energy efficient through insulation and heating controls could benefit the UK economy to the tune of £8.7 billion, according to new research by economists at Frontier Economics. The study identifies a number of ways that increased energy efficiency in homes would benefit individuals and communities as well as the nation’s economy. Citing […]
