What is Renewable Energy?
Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale. It includes sources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Renewable energy stands in contrast to fossil fuels, which are being used far more quickly than they are being replenished. Although most renewable energy […]
Green Home Grant Scheme
Hundreds of thousands of homeowners will receive vouchers of up to £5,000 for energy-saving home improvements, with the poorest getting up to £10,000. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is due to set out a £2bn grant scheme in England for projects such as insulation as part of a wider £3bn plan to cut emissions. Available measures The […]
What is loft & cavity wall insulation?
What is insulation? & Why do I need it? Why do I need insulation in my home? Insulation is like adding thermal underwear to your home. It keeps the heat inside your home & prevents heat from escaping. Having a well-insulated home could save you hundreds of pounds per year. Loft Insulation How is […]
What is a hybrid boiler?
How would you like to keep a little more money in your back pocket and be good to the environment at the same time? If that’s pricked your ears, you might just be interested in investing in a hybrid boiler system for your home. Hybrid systems feature state-of-the-art technology that combines a super-efficient gas boiler […]
Renewable Energy Systems
The environmental advantages of switching to renewable energy systems are unmistakable. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stresses the importance of being able to produce energy without creating harmful greenhouse gas emissions or air pollution. On an individual level, using many of the renewable energy sources will reduce your carbon footprint because alternative sources such as […]
Options for off gas properties
If you live in an ‘off gas’ property, your options for heating used to be somewhat limited: electric night storage heaters, oil radiators or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) heaters. However, with the advent of new technology there is now another option, which is efficient and environmentally friendly – and this is the air source heat […]
Choosing between a heat pump and solar panels
Are you having difficulty choosing between photovoltaic solar panels and a heat pump system? Both types of renewable energy system can greatly improve your home’s efficiency, help you save money on your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. However, each system still has its own distinct advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to choose […]
